Types of Fact

Types of Fact

• An argument for truth or reality (deductive or non-deductive)
• An inferred or deductive argument
• An extrapolation argument (non-deductive: inductive or abductive)
• A prediction or retrodiction (historical) argument (non-deductive)

• Fact (claim) - non-argument form, more of stating something plainly
• A testimony of an experience - the conclusion of this argument comes from the profile of the claimant/s and consistency of the claim. Other users may claim to have experienced the same and will be asked to add a comment to state the account. Reviewers may add a verdict on how believable or sensible is the claim.
• A moral or ethical argument - this type does not claim a truth or reality but is an ethical claim. The conclusion for this comes from user voting which sums the general consensus based on human nature.
• Proposal for action (suggestion, advice, recommendation)
• Prediction of a future event, action, or activity