In This Reading Salmon Explains the Problem of Induction Raised

question 14

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 argues that the inductive solution to the problem of induction is

• A) adequate.
• B) inadequate.
• C) underrated.
• D) satisfactory.

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