In This Reading Salmon Explains the Problem of Induction Raised

question 10

Multiple Choice

In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Salmon thinks that pragmatic solutions to the problem of induction

• A) succeed.
• B) are on the right track.
• C) are by far the best answers.
• D) fail.

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