Isaac Newton's 4th rule of reasoning
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 7:39 pm
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In experimental philosophy we are to look upon propositions collected by general induction from phaenomena as accurately or very nearly true, notwithstanding any contrary hypotheses that may be imagined, till such time as other phaenomena occur, by which they may either be made more accurate, or liable to exceptions.
This rule we must follow, that the argument of induction may not be evaded by hypotheses.
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http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Mathe ... kIII-Rules
This rule concisely expresses scientific inductive reasoning as opposed to liberal (Plato-based) hypothesized fantasies.
In experimental philosophy we are to look upon propositions collected by general induction from phaenomena as accurately or very nearly true, notwithstanding any contrary hypotheses that may be imagined, till such time as other phaenomena occur, by which they may either be made more accurate, or liable to exceptions.
This rule we must follow, that the argument of induction may not be evaded by hypotheses.
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http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Mathe ... kIII-Rules
This rule concisely expresses scientific inductive reasoning as opposed to liberal (Plato-based) hypothesized fantasies.