👉 Inferentialism is a philosophical and literary theory that argues for the importance of deductive reasoning over inductive reasoning. It emphasizes the role of empirical evidence in forming generalizations about human behavior, culture, and society. Inferentialists argue that certain phenomena can be understood as being caused by underlying causes or conditions rather than by individual actions or behaviors. For example, they may posit that a person's behavior is influenced by factors such as genetics, upbringing, and societal influences, which are not