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One way of formulating the principle of induction is to state that
 
 

a. what is true of the whole group is true of any member of the group.
  b. there cannot be an infinite series of causes and effects.
   c. the laws of nature will continue to operate in the future as they have in the past.
  d. for every action there is a reaction.



Question 2

In David Humes An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, he says For all inferences from experience suppose, as their foundation . . .
 
 

a. the laws of logic.
   b. the assumption that our past experience has been properly interpreted.
   c. that the future will resemble the past.
   d. knowledge of science.




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Answer to Question 1

c.

Answer to Question 2

c.



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