Why Can't Induction Be Justified Inductively

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why can't induction be justified inductively?

• A) Because induction is deductive
• B) Because the principle of uniformity is false
• C) Because this would be a viciously circular way to justify induction
• D) Because it must be justified through the hypothetico-deductive method

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