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When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premises necessarily, the argument is called:

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Deductive argument

To determine the type of argument in which the conclusion follows necessarily from its premises, we must understand the nature of different arguments.

  1. Circular Argument: This is a logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise of the argument. It does not necessarily depend on the truth of the premises to reach a conclusion.
  2. Deductive Argument: In this type of argument, if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. The conclusion follows necessarily from the premises. This type of reasoning is used in mathematical proofs and logical deductions.
  3. Analogical Argument: This argument is based on similarity; it suggests that because two or more things are similar, what applies to one can also apply to another. The conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premises.
  4. Inductive Argument: This argument is based on probability. It involves reasoning from specific cases to general principles, aiming to suggest a likely conclusion rather than an absolute one. The conclusion is not necessarily true even if the premises are true.

The correct answer based on these definitions is a Deductive argument. This is because a deductive argument involves drawing a conclusion that necessarily follows from the premises presented.

Conclusion: Therefore, when the conclusion of an argument follows necessarily from its premises, it is known as a Deductive Argument.

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  1. Given below are two statements:
    Statement I: No immediate inference can ever be drawn from only one premise.
    Statement II: In Aristotelian syllogism, the conclusion is drawn from the first premise through the mediation of the second.
    In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  3. A deductive argument is invalid if:

  4. Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning:

  5. In which of the following arguments 'the relation that exists between premises and conclusion is that of logical necessity'?

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