Reflecting back on the past week, I remember using an inductive
argument when debating if I would stay up pass 2am or not. I have work at 9am
in the morning. I usually need at least 8 hours of sleep. If I stay up past
2am, I most likely would not wake up in time for work.
Premise (1), I have work at 9am in the morning. Premise (2), I
usually need at least 8 hours of sleep. Conclusion, I most likely would not
wake up in time for work.
This is an inductive argument, because it is a prediction of
what would happen if I were to perform a certain action. It is not based on
facts. I think this is a good way of avoiding any risks that would harm your
life. In a sense it is sort of like the saying, “better safe, than sorry”. It’s
like using cautious reasoning, which I believe is better than rushed reasoning.
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