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Full Idea
Induction is always a leap beyond the known, but we are constantly assured by later experience that we have landed safely.
Gist of Idea
Induction leaps into the unknown, but usually lands safely
Source
Tim Maudlin (The Metaphysics within Physics [2007], 2.5)
Book Ref
Maudlin,Tim: 'The Metaphysics within Physics' [OUP 2007], p.75
A Reaction
Not philosophically very interesting, but a nice remark for capturing the lived aspect of inductive thought, as practised by the humblest of animals.