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  2. Existential generalization - Wikipedia

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    In predicate logic, existential generalization [1] [2] (also known as existential introduction, ∃I) is a valid rule of inference that allows one to move from a specific statement, or one instance, to a quantified generalized statement, or existential proposition.

  3. List of fallacies - Wikipedia

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    Logical Fallacies, Literacy Education Online; Informal Fallacies, Texas State University page on informal fallacies; Stephen's Guide to the Logical Fallacies (mirror) Visualization: Rhetological Fallacies, Information is Beautiful; Master List of Logical Fallacies, University of Texas at El Paso; Fallacies, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

  4. Interpretative phenomenological analysis - Wikipedia

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    Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative form of psychology research. IPA has an idiographic focus, which means that instead of producing generalization findings, it aims to offer insights into how a given person, in a given context, makes sense of a given situation.

  5. Existential fallacy - Wikipedia

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    The existential fallacy, or existential instantiation, is a formal fallacy. In the existential fallacy, one presupposes that a class has members when one is not supposed to do so; i.e., when one should not assume existential import. Not to be confused with the 'Affirming the consequent', as in "If A, then B. B. Therefore A".

  6. Universal generalization - Wikipedia

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    The full generalization rule allows for hypotheses to the left of the turnstile, but with restrictions.Assume is a set of formulas, a formula, and () has been derived. The generalization rule states that () can be derived if is not mentioned in and does not occur in .

  7. Proof by example - Wikipedia

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    In logic and mathematics, proof by example (sometimes known as inappropriate generalization) is a logical fallacy whereby the validity of a statement is illustrated through one or more examples or cases—rather than a full-fledged proof. [1] [2] The structure, argument form and formal form of a proof by example generally proceeds as follows ...

  8. Essay - Wikipedia

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    An exemplification essay is characterized by a generalization and relevant, ... In both secondary and tertiary education, essays are used to judge the mastery and ...

  9. Existentialism - Wikipedia

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    Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that study existence from the individual's perspective and explore the human struggle to lead an authentic life despite the apparent absurdity or incomprehensibility of the universe.