In this chapter we are dealing with reasoning from literal, rather than figurative, analogy. No sound conclusion can be drawn from figurative analogies; on the other hand, literal analogy reasoning has its merits. In literal analogy we are comparing like things such as cities to cities, geographic places to geographic places. In figurative analogy we are comparing unlike things such as the heart of the human body with the heart of a city or the heart of our government. Figurative analogy has the power to explain and the power to arouse emotions; it is hardly logical in its nature. On the other hand, literal analogy, comparing things of a like nature, may have the power of logic behind it.

Certo e' che bisognerebbe rilavorare la frase ma "analogia traslata" e' figurative analogy

buon lavoro

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