Two major impacts that further declined the power of the Church were the two methods known as inductive and deductive reasoning. ... Francis Bacon first proposed the method of inductive reasoning. ... The inductive method was based on gathering facts and applying them to what you already had hypothesized or knew. ... In contradiction to the inductive method was a methodology based on one's mind capacity. The mathematician and philosopher known as Rene Descartes inspired the new method of scientific reasoning known as deductive reasoning. ...

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I think being able to cope, empathize with others, and be self-motivated is very important to relating in college, career, and everyday living. Whether you are going to the grocery store, school, or to the bank you are going to have to deal with one or several different personalities. Mos...

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There are two types of reasoning deductive and inductive. Deductive reasoning is a way of thinking in which one logically draws a conclusion based on one or more statements or premise. Inductive reasoning is when a conclusion is made based on available information and past experiences. ...

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