Defeasible Classifications and Inferences from Definitions

We contend that it is possible to argue reasonably for and against arguments from classifications and definitions, provided they are seen as defeasible (subject to exceptions and critical questioning). Arguments from classification of the most common sorts are shown to be based on defeasible reasoni...

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Main Authors: Douglas Walton, Fabrizio Macagno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Windsor 2010-03-01
Series:Informal Logic
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Online Access:https://informallogic.ca/index.php/informal_logic/article/view/692