Which one among the following is a presupposition in inductive reasoning ?
2018
Which one among the following is a presupposition in inductive reasoning ?
Answer: A. Law of identity; D. Uniformity of nature — Inductive reasoning (generalizing from specific observations) rests on the assumption that the world is consistent and that patterns observed in the past will…
- A.
Law of identity
- B.
Unchangeability in nature
- C.
Harmony in nature
- D.
Uniformity of nature
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Correct answer: A, D
Inductive reasoning (generalizing from specific observations) rests on the assumption that the world is consistent and that patterns observed in the past will continue in the future. This is known as the "principle of the uniformity of nature."
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