New News Philosophy #3

How to Argue: Like A Philosopher 2

Inductive Argument = true premise + true premise = probably true conclusion

May have its flaws, admits to the fact that we cannot predict the future.

Abductive Argument = eliminating all other possibilities, leaving only the most likely one

Note: Can only be made when having gathered as much evidence as possible

Like inductive reasoning, abductive arguments can’t be 100% certain

Socratic (Learning) Method: Established by Socrates

Learning through a DIALETIC EXCHANGE OF IDEAS not through passive transmission of info.