GeneralizationThe following argument forms are valid:ab. These argument forms are used for...

Generalization

The following argument forms are valid:

a

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b.

These argument forms are used for making generalizations. For instance, according to the first, if p is true, then, more generally, “p or q” is true for any other statement q. As an example, suppose you are given the job of counting the upperclassmen at your school. You ask what class Anton is in and are told he is a junior.

You reason as follows:

Knowing that upperclassman means junior or senior, you add Anton to your list