Single Idea 19234

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

Full Idea

The word 'inductio' is Cicero's imitation of Aristotle's term 'epagoge'. It fails to convey the full significance of the Greek word, which implies the examples are arrayed and brought forward in a mass. 'The assault upon the generals by the singulars'.

Gist of Idea

'Induction' doesn't capture Greek 'epagoge', which is singulars in a mass producing the general

Source

Charles Sanders Peirce (Reasoning and the Logic of Things [1898], II)

Book Reference

Peirce,Charles Sanders: 'Reasoning and the Logic of Things', ed/tr. Ketner,K.L. [Harvard 1992], p.139


A Reaction

Interesting, thought I don't think there is enough evidence in Aristotle to get the Greek idea fully clear.