Question

6.

Which of the following states Hume's standard for evaluating arguments from
analogy?
a.
The standard deviation must be within a definitely subscribed range.
b.
The argument is only as strong as the analogy.
c.
The analogy must be common sensical when you first look at it.
d.
The contemplation of truth and beauty must be instantiated in the heart of the
assessor.

Answer 1

C). The analogy must be common sensical when you first look at it.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hume is a popularly known empiricist who believes that analogical reasoning leads us to make inductive inference or decision which are based on our limited experiences and hence, the validity of such inferences come under question. Thus, the third statement correctly states the standard for his argument while examining arguments from analogy that 'The analogy must be common sensical when you first look at it' instead of drawing conclusions merely on the basis of similarities as he feels there's huge distinction between being similar and being identical. Thus, option C is the correct answer.