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'Saundaranandakavya', 'Objects and Persons' and 'Problems of Philosophy'
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science
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Science aims to find uniformities to which (within the limits of experience) there are no exceptions [Russell]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction
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We can't prove induction from experience without begging the question [Russell]
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Chickens are not very good at induction, and are surprised when their feeder wrings their neck [Russell]
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It doesn't follow that because the future has always resembled the past, that it always will [Russell]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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If the cat reappears in a new position, presumably it has passed through the intermediate positions [Russell]
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Belief in real objects makes our account of experience simpler and more systematic [Russell]
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