Asymmetrical analogical arguments

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Adler J.E. [1 ]
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[1] Department of Philosophy, Brooklyn College, CUNY, Brooklyn
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Analogical argument; Analogy; Asymmetry; Directionality; Precedence; Similarity; Symmetry;
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10.1007/s10503-007-9041-3
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Analogies must be symmetric. If a is like b, then b is like a. So if a has property R, and if R is within the scope of the analogy, then b (probably) has R. However, analogical arguments generally single out, or depend upon, only one of a or b to serve as the basis for the inference. In this respect, analogical arguments are directed by an asymmetry. I defend the importance of this neglected - even when explicitly mentioned - feature in understanding analogical arguments. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
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