Mental Space Mapping Applied to Argument

One form of analogical argument proceeds by comparing a disputed case (the target) with an agreed upon case (the source) to try to resolve the dispute. There is a variation on the preceding form of argument that has not been identified. This variation involves multiple sources, and it requires that the sources be combined or blended for the argument to work. Arguments supporting the Triple Contract are shown to possess this structure. Mental space mapping theory will be used to make clear how this sort of argument works. The concept of a partial analogy will be introduced.