If We Break Down an Argument by Analogy into Two

question 25

Multiple Choice

If we break down an argument by analogy into two steps, first an inductive step and then a deductive step, is the deductive step always valid?

• A)Only if both premises and the conclusion are universal.
• B)Yes.
• C)No, because there might be two negative premises.
• D)No, because there might be an illicit major term.
• E)No, because there might be an undistributed middle term.

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