What Is an Argument by Analogy

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is an argument by analogy?

• A) An argument that because two cases are exactly alike, we should make the same moral judgment about them.
• B) An argument that although two cases aren't really alike, we should still make the same moral judgment about them.
• C) An argument that because an action resembles the action that a virtuous person would do, it is a virtuous action.
• D) An argument that because two things are similar in some ways, they are also similar in some further way.

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Definitions:

Quality of Mind

The capacity to critically assess situations, empathize with others, and engage in thoughtful reflection and understanding.

Collective Consciousness

A set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society, originally conceptualized by sociologist Émile Durkheim.

Hive Mind

A collective consciousness or shared intelligence emerging from the collaboration or collective efforts of a group of individuals, often likened to the behavior of bees in a hive.

Mechanization

The process of introducing machines or automated equipment into manufacturing, agriculture, or other sectors to increase efficiency and production.