How do you tell the possibility of an explanation when determining if an argument is an argument from ignorance?
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Original Question
How do I do that? Is the mere ability to conceive of a situation / cause means that it is possible? I’ve also heard that there is epistemic, metaphysical and logical possibilities with each one being different. Do I have to consider the type of possibility too? Also how do I differentiate then?
Answers
1The argument from ignorance is the assumption of a conclusion or fact based primarily on lack of evidence to the contrary. You don't even need to consider possibility here. If I said God exists because you can't prove that he doesn't, this is an argument from ignorance. The fact that it is possible for God to exist or not doesn't matter; the fallacy lies within the argument structure not the content.
If I am misunderstanding you, please let me know.
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