Abductive reasoning, also known as “inference to the best explanation,” is a form of logical reasoning that starts with an observation or set of observations and then seeks the simplest and most likely explanation. Unlike deductive reasoning, which guarantees the truth of the conclusion if the premises are true, and inductive reasoning, which generalizes from […]
Deductive, inductive, abductive reasoning
The three main types of logical reasoning are deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning. Here’s a comparison and contrast of each: Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Abductive Reasoning Comparison Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/4/2024 (1) Logical reasoning – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_reasoning.(2) The Different Types of Reasoning Methods Explained and Compared. https://factmyth.com/the-different-types-of-reasoning-methods-explained-and-compared/.(3) 5.4 Types of Inferences – Introduction to […]
Conversation v Discussion v Debate
Let’s break down the similarities and differences between a conversation, a discussion, and a debate: Similarities Differences Conversation Discussion Debate In summary, while all three involve communication and the exchange of ideas, a conversation is casual and free-form, a discussion is more focused and collaborative, and a debate is formal and competitive¹²³ Source: Conversation with […]
The Evangelical Agenda: How the Christian Right is working to turn America into a theocracy
The goal of the Christian Right is not religious freedom but rather to have everyone in America bow to their version of God and live according to their fundamental interpretation of the Bible. This is their agenda: Citations 10. …Michael Flynn stood on a stage at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio and spoke his truth: […]