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Full Idea
Induction is an attempt to increase the explanatory coherence of our view, making it more complete, less ad hoc, more plausible.
Gist of Idea
Induction is an attempt to increase the coherence of our explanations
Source
Gilbert Harman (Thought [1973], 10.2)
Book Ref
Harman,Gilbert: 'Thought' [Princeton 1977], p.159