On probabilism and induction |
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Authors: | John Hosack |
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Affiliation: | (1) Dept. of Mathematics, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji |
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Abstract: | R. C. Jeffrey has proposed probabilism as a solution to Hume's problem of justifying induction. This paper shows that the assumptions of his Estimation Theorem, used to justify induction, can be weakened to provide a more satisfactory interpretation. It is also questioned whether the use of probabilism adds significantly to our understanding (or even Hume's understanding) of the problem of induction. |
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