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Single Idea 17631

[catalogued under 14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction]

Full Idea

The inferring of premises from consequences is the essence of induction.

Gist of Idea

Induction is inferring premises from consequences

Source

Bertrand Russell (Regressive Method for Premises in Mathematics [1907], p.274)

Book Reference

Russell,Bertrand: 'Essays in Analysis', ed/tr. Lackey,Douglas [George Braziller 1973], p.274


A Reaction

So induction is just deduction in reverse? Induction is transcendental deduction? Do I deduce the premises from observing a lot of white swans? Hm.