Imagine a car wash like no other - the Magick Wand Car Wash. This extraordinary establishment will make you question everything you know about car cleaning. Step into a world where machines and technology are replaced with ancient spells and mystical practices. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a team of skilled wizards who will guide you through the enchanting process. The Magick Wand Car Wash takes pride in its personalized service, ensuring that each car is given the attention it deserves. First, your vehicle will be thoroughly inspected by a wise sorcerer who will determine the best course of action based on its condition.
First, your vehicle will be thoroughly inspected by a wise sorcerer who will determine the best course of action based on its condition. Through their mystical insight, they will identify any areas that require special treatment. Next, the real magic begins.
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Following the rules of logic is the key to making a good argument for any proposition. Logic is something of a science, which with practice, can be mastered. The following is meant to be an amusing demonstration of logic by using an example of bad logic from a scene in the classic British comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975).
You may watch the clip here and then see my analysis of the logical reasoning below:
An Inductive Argument:
At the beginning of the scene, the mob attempts to use inductive reasoning, which means they attempt to arrive at a conclusion ("She's a witch!") by way of empirical evidence. What evidence do they provide? A witch's nose, witch's clothing, a witch's hat, and a wart. The nose, clothing, and hat all fail to lead to the conclusion, because, as it turns out, they forced her to dress in such a way. Therefore, they are false premises (see the argument below). The wart alone, then, is insufficient to declare her a witch, because non-witches have warts. This is the problem with inductive arguments--they are not conclusively true with absolute certainty. Inductive arguments, at their best, can only suggest the truth of their conclusion with a high degree of probability. [1] Inductive arguments may be strong and cogent. If the given premises lead to the conclusion with a high degree of probability, it is strong. If the given premises are true and they lead to the conclusion, the argument is cogent. In this case, the argument is strong, but not cogent (because three of the premises are false).
- The woman has a witch's nose, (false premise)
- and [she is wearing] witch's clothing, (false premise)
- and [she is wearing] a witch's hat. (false premise)
- She has a wart. (insufficient for the conclusion)
- Only witches have witches' noses, clothing, hats, and warts.
- Therefore, she's a witch!
A Deductive Argument:
- If she weighs the same as a duck, she'll float. (false, confuses weight with density)
- she does weigh the same as a duck; (true in this case, if the scales are to be trusted)
- [conclusion #1] Therefore, she'll float. (valid but unsound)
- If she floats, she is made of wood. (false, many other things float)
- She does float; (false/based on conclusion #1)
- [conclusion #2] Therefore, she's made of wood. (valid but unsound)
- If she's made of wood, she's a witch. (assumed by all in the scene to be true)
- She is made of wood; (false/based on conclusion #2)
- [conclusion #3] Therefore, she's a witch! (valid but unsound)
Unfortunately for the young lady accused, this crowd of peasants and their dim-witted leader, Sir Bedevere, do not understand that arguments can be valid but still untrue.
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[1] Scientific data and evidence presented in court are empirical data meant to construct an inductive argument. Scientific theories and verdicts in court can't be proven 100%; however, they can be demonstrated to be true beyond a "reasonable doubt."
[2] A syllogism is merely a form of argument in which a conclusion is inferred from two or more premises.
[3] I attempted to compose the argument in the same order as the film, but I couldn't make sense of it. Reworking it in reverse made it work.
[4] Each of the three deductive arguments that make up the larger argument that she is a witch are valid forms. The logical form that they are follow is called modus ponens, which means that the second line affirms the antecedent of the first first line. An explanation of the four valid deductive forms is beyond the scope of this post.
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Transcript:
Mob: "We've found a witch. May we burn her?"
Sir Bedevere: "How do you know she is a witch?"
Mob: "She looks like one!"
Man: "She turned me into a newt (pause). I got better"
Mob: "Burn her anyway!"
Sir Bedevere: "Quiet, Quiet, there are ways of telling if she is a witch. Tell me, what do you do with witches?"
Mob: "Burn 'em"
Sir Bedevere: "And what do you burn apart from witches?"
Mob: "More witches . (silence and pondering) . wood."
Sir Bedevere: "So, why do witches burn?"
Mob: " (pondering) because they're made of wood?"
Sir Bedevere: "Good . So, how do we well whether she is made of wood?"
Mob: "Build a bridge out of her."
Sir Bedevere: "Ah, but can you not also make bridges out of stone?"
Mob: "Oh yeah. "
Sir Bedevere: "Does wood sink in water?"
Mob: "No, it floats. Throw her into the pond!"
Sir Bedevere: "What also floats in water?"
Mob: "apples. cider. cherries. nuts. churches. very small rocks. lead. "
King Arthur: "A duck!"
Sir Bedevere: "Exactly. So, logically .
Mob: "If she weighs the same as a duck, she's made of wood."
Sir Bedevere: "And, therefore . "
Mob: "A witch!"
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Reviews for "The Power of Effortless Cleaning: The Magick Wand Car Wash Revolution"
1. John - 1 star - I had a terrible experience at Magick Wand car wash. The customer service was absolutely horrendous. The staff was rude and unhelpful. On top of that, I wasn't satisfied with the results of the car wash. My car still had dirt smudges all over it. I definitely will not be returning to this car wash in the future.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - My visit to Magick Wand car wash was disappointing, to say the least. The prices were quite high compared to other car washes in the area, and I expected a better quality of service. However, the car wash left streaks on my windows and missed spots on the body of the car. The lack of attention to detail was quite noticeable. I would not recommend this car wash to others.
3. Emily - 1 star - I had a terrible experience at Magick Wand car wash. The waiting time was ridiculously long even though there were only a few cars ahead of me. The staff seemed disorganized and didn't have a sense of urgency. When my turn finally came, the car wash itself was subpar - my car was still dirty in some areas. The overall experience left me frustrated and dissatisfied. I won't be returning to this car wash again.
4. Mike - 2 stars - I had high expectations for Magick Wand car wash given the positive reviews I read online. However, I was disappointed with the service and results. The staff seemed disinterested and didn't provide a friendly or welcoming atmosphere. The car wash didn't do a thorough job, as I noticed dirt and grime still present on my car after the wash. For the price I paid, I expected a better experience. I won't be recommending this car wash to friends and family.