Inductive enumeration and legal analogy differ only in conclusion breadth
Evidence
It becomes apparent, however, that an induction by enumeration is very similar to an argument by analogy. They differ only in the breadth of their conclusions. By enumeration, you induce a generalization; by analogy, you induce a particular. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 548
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 548
- XREF: connects to: Inductive generalization derives universal legal rules from repeated particular case outcomes — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 546; Legal analogy argues from particular facts to particular consequences based on similarities — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 547; Valid legal analogies depend on relevant similarities rather than case quantities — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 343 (+5 more)
Broader Connections
- Judicial generalization and analogical reasoning constitute the process of induction
#exemplifies(0.70) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 676 - Valid legal analogies depend on relevant similarities rather than case quantities
#expands(0.60) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 343 - Analogical reasoning infers additional properties from shared case similarities
#expands(0.50) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 570 - Analogical reasoning fails when negative factual resemblances outweigh positive resemblances
#qualifies(0.50) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 593 - Legal reasoning yields probability rather than absolute mathematical truths
#expands(0.40) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 242