Types of Reasoning

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Reasoning within an argument gives the rationale behind why one choice, for example should be selected over another. Types of reasoning include:

Note that these are not all mutually exclusive methods and several give different lenses onto overlapping areas. In classical argument, for example, all arguments are framed as either inductive or deductive.

See also

Fallacies, Syllogisms, Decisions