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Inductive Reasoning
Inductive reasoning is basically what one can conclude from the various pieces of evidence given, into one particular. For example:

Metal A expands when heated
Metal B expands when heated
Therefore all metals expand when heated

Makes sense, right? That's what you think. Now for this to be reliable, the original source has to be correct. It is hard, or nearly impossible, to define the original source of the original information. As this case:

Joe likes fish
Joe likes Jessica
Therefore Jessica is a fish

Manipulating reasoning can twist people's minds. In this case all the facts are correct, so why can't the conclusion be correct?


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    Bahaha, clever. I am also highly interested in Philosophy, by the way; but this really has nothing to do with it. What you said reminded me of something I thought of awhile ago:

    Water=H2O
    H2O=Hydrogen and Oxygen
    Hydrogen=Highly explosive
    Oxygen=Fire inducing gas

    Thus, water is highly explosive

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    98% of teenagers have consumed alcohol, smoked, or have had sex. Put this in your signature if you like bagels.
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