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absence abstract proposition absurdity accepted admit already analogy antecedent application argument Aristotle asser assertor attempt belief burden of proof called cause circumstances clearly co-existence cogency concrete proposition contradiction contraposition copula course danger deductive Deductive Logic definition denial deny difficulty Disproof distinction doctrine doubt employed error essential evidence example exists explanation expression fact fallacy false formal adequacy generalised given Ignoratio elenchi implied important indication inductive inference inquiry instance kind knowledge language law of counter-indication least less Logic matter meaning merely Method of Agreement Method of Difference middle term mind nature Non sequitur non-M non-S noticed objection observed perhaps Petitio principii positive possible practical premiss present Principle prove purpose question real assertion Reason recognised regards resemblance rule seems sense simple speaking statement sufficient supposed Syllogism syllogistic syllogistic fallacies tautology term theory Thesis thing tion true truth unreal verbal whole wider words
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