Deck 35: Wesley C Salmon: The Problem of Induction

Question 1

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 the problem of induction is

A) illusory.
B) overblown.
C) a genuine problem.
D) a nonproblem.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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 the probabilistic solution

A) is mostly correct.
B) succeeds.
C) is powerful.
D) fails.

Question 5

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 solved the problem of induction.

Question 6

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 Hume misstates the problem.

Question 7

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.
-The problem of induction concerns whether we should use the principle of induction in science.

Question 8

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 science has an impressive record of success in predicting the future.

Question 9

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 says that one of the basic differences between knowledge and belief is that knowledge must be founded on evidence.

Question 10

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.
-Hume's answer to the problem of induction was basically skeptical.

Question 11

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.
-Some thinkers have denied that inductive inference is needed in science.

Question 12

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.
-No one has yet provided a solid pragmatic justification for induction.

Question 13

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.
-The problem of induction does not concern the foundations of science.

Question 14

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 says that science at bottom is a matter of faith.

Question 15

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 we should not give up trying to solve the problem of induction.