Why can't induction be justified inductively?
A) Because induction is deductive
B) Because the principle of uniformity is false
C) Because this would be a viciously circular way to justify induction
D) Because it must be justified through the hypothetico-deductive method

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Justifying induction inductively would be circular reasoning, as it assumes the validity of induction to prove the validity of induction itself. This circularity does not provide an independent justification for the use of induction.

Why Can't Induction Be Justified Inductively