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[from 'Thought' by Gilbert Harman, in 14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction ]

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 Reference

Harman,Gilbert: 'Thought' [Princeton 1977], p.159