Cui Bono — argument from benefit
Infers a likely actor from who stands to gain. Benefit is a reason to look, never a proof of guilt.
Its critical questions
A claim inferred by this scheme is provisional: it stands only while these stay open or favourable, and an unfavourable answer withdraws the inference.
- Does the named party actually benefit?
- Does anyone else benefit as much, or more?
- Does standing to gain imply having acted?
Inferred by this scheme
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3 premises depth 1 3 open
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Uri Solomon had a motive to bring about the dropping of all charges against him.
2 premises depth 1 6 open
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Uri Solomon had a motive to bring about the dropping of all charges against him.
2 premises depth 1 6 open