Is one argument by analogy ever stronger than another?
A) Yes, because in some of them, the deductive step is invalid.
B) Yes, because some of them present better evidence for their conclusions than others.
C) Yes, because some of them have an inductive step, and some don't.
D) No, because all arguments by analogy are equally fallacious and should never be used.
E) No, because all arguments by analogy are deductive.
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