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Quote from ‘A Theory of Probable Inference’

Term: 
Induction
Quote: 

We now come to the consideration of the Rules which have to be followed in order to make valid and strong Inductions and Hypotheses. These rules can all be reduced to a single one; namely, that the statistical deduction of which the Induction or Hypothesis is the inversion, must be valid and strong.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1883). A Theory of Probable Inference. In: Studies in Logic by Members of the Johns Hopkins University
Date: 
1883
References: 
CP 2.715
Citation: 
‘Induction’ (pub. 03.02.13-18:28). Quote in M. Bergman & S. Paavola (Eds.), The Commens Dictionary: Peirce's Terms in His Own Words. New Edition. Retrieved from http://www.commens.org/dictionary/entry/quote-theory-probable-inference-1.
Posted: 
Feb 03, 2013, 18:28 by Sami Paavola
Last revised: 
Jan 07, 2014, 01:00 by Commens Admin