Several Arguments of Varying Soundness and Strength

Valid With A False Conclusion

1. Green objects are blue.

2. Oranges are green.

3. Oranges are objects.

Conclusion: Oranges are blue.

Sound

1. If I did not receive nourishment for a year, I would die.

2. If I died, I would not be alive.

3. I am alive.

Conclusion: I have received nourishment in the last year.

Weak Inductive

1. Once, I saw a blue car.

2. Another time, I saw a different blue car.

Conclusion: All cars are blue.

Strong Inductive

1. Almost all humans have skin.

2. I am a human.

Conclusion: I probably have skin.

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