analogist

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a·nal·o·gist

(ə-năl′ə-jĭst)

One who makes, looks for, or reasons from analogies.

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analogist - someone who looks for analogies or who reasons by analogy

ratiocinator, reasoner - someone who reasons logically

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An analogical comparison is not inherently in the facts, it is a way of advancing certain interests.' Second, the guiding interests or purposes drawn upon by the analogist are open ended.