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Argument by Example

The document defines an argument by example as an argument that supports a claim using factual examples as evidence. It explains that using multiple, relevant examples makes for a stronger argument, while considering counter-examples weakens the argument. Examples must be specific and clearly identified to effectively illustrate an argument by example.

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Argument by Example

The document defines an argument by example as an argument that supports a claim using factual examples as evidence. It explains that using multiple, relevant examples makes for a stronger argument, while considering counter-examples weakens the argument. Examples must be specific and clearly identified to effectively illustrate an argument by example.

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Argument By Example

Subtitle
Definition
• an argument in which a claim is supported by providing examples.
• Here, the examples given serve as the factual evidence of the arguer to support
the truth of a generalization.

Actual Hypothetical
Examples
Examples
illuminate vague Examples
and abstract
terms

Cases which
Imaginary situations
actually happened.
Form
• Premise 1: Example 1 is an example that supports claim P.

• Premise n: Example n is an example that supports claim P.

• Conclusion: Claim P is true.

In this case n is a variable standing for the number of the premise in question and P is a
variable standing for the claim under consideration.

Premise 1: Lena ate pizza two months ago and did not contribute any money.
Premise 2: Lena ate pizza a month ago and did not contribute any money.
Premise 3: Lena ate pizza two weeks ago and did not contribute any money.
Premise 4: Lena ate pizza a week ago and did not contribute any money.
Conclusion: Lena is a pizza mooch who eats but does not contribute.
Assessing Argument by Examples
• The more examples, the stronger the argument. 
• The more relevant the examples
• the examples must be specific and clearly identified. 
• counter-examples must be considered – example that supports the denial of the
conclusion being argued for.
• The more counter-examples, the weaker the argument.
Issues to be argued:
• Is Trillanes a hero or a menace in todays Philippine context.
• Is Duterte’s current policy against drugs effective?
• Philippines must pursue socialism instead of capitalism.

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