Chapter I: Inductive Argument

I. The Application of Processes of Reasoning to Argumentation 175

II. Inductive Reasoning 176

III. The Application of Inductive Reasoning to Inductive Argument 179

IV. Requirements for an Effective Inductive Argument 182

1. Perfect inductions 182

2. Imperfect inductions 183

A. The number of specific instances supporting the
conclusion must be sufficiently large to offset the
probability of coincidence 183

B. The class of persons, events, or things about which
the induction is made must be reasonably homogeneous 185

C. The specific instances cited in support of the
conclusion must be fair examples 186

D. Careful investigation must disclose no exceptions 187

E. The conclusion must be reasonable 188

CHAPTER II

DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

I. Deductive Reasoning 190

II. The Application of Deductive Reasoning to Deductive Argument 196

III. The Enthymeme 201