A Primer on Analogical Reasoning

Systematizing one of our most common forms of argument

A chapter Mill’s “System of Logic” was part of the inspiration for this post.

I recently came across one of the best Twitter accounts I’ve ever seen.

The account, @justsaysinmice, does one thing: Points out where journalist’s reports fail to mention a study has only been performed on mice. For some reason — probably lack of flair — journalists are slow to advertise…