Reflections on the scope of totally grounded analogies

Abstract Totally or fully grounded analogical arguments are such that the truth of their premises guarantees the truth of their conclusions. This is not so with partially grounded analogies. This paper examines the scope of totally grounded analogies and argues that partially grounded analogies are likely to be more common than totally grounded analogies. It also explores why this is so.

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Logic Journal of IGPL
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jigpal/jzaf096
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Philosophy and Theoretical Science
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Reflections on the scope of totally grounded analogies

Marcello Guarini
Logic Journal of IGPL
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
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Reflections on the scope of totally grounded analogies

Marcello Guarini
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Abstract Totally or fully grounded analogical arguments are such that the truth of their premises guarantees the truth of their conclusions. This is not so with partially grounded analogies. This paper examines the scope of totally grounded analogies and argues that partially grounded analogies are likely to be more common than totally grounded analogies. It also explores why this is so.

Logic Journal of IGPLVol. 34(2)
University of Windsor (CA)
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