Analogy

Analogies are two or more things or events that are compared that contain phrases. Analogies can stand-alone but can also be used as premises in arguments. Analogies alone can be considered descriptive devices and can be used to prove a point. One form of analogies is metaphors, which is used in literature. When using metaphors sometimes you cannot tell if it is being used literally or metaphorically. If an argument is based on analogy two things must be similar in one or more ways. Analogies are usually used in law, religion, politics and military. Arguments from design are one of the most famous arguments that use analogy. Noticing the similarities of the universe and other natural objects uses arguments from design. It focuses on organization and purposefulness. Analogies can be used in science for example when coming up with a hypothesis. When evaluating inductive arguments based on analogies you have to figure out what is being compared and find its similarities and dissimilarities. You have to list the differences and similarities, look at possible counter analogies and figure out if the analogy supports the conclusion.