Hume questioned our acceptance of the principle of uniformity of nature based on the fact(s) that
A) it doesn't seem to be a necessary truth.
B) it does not seem impossible that the patterns we observed in the past will now break down.
C) using induction in support of the principle of uniformity of nature is circular.
D) All of the above
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Q1: David Hume (1711-1776) challenged us to justify
Q2: Induction is persuasive only when it is
Q3: Hume pointed out that there are certain
Q4: Predictions that can legitimately be made without
Q5: The Principle of Uniformity of Nature refers
Q7: Hume argued that one cannot show a
Q8: In his book Novum Organum, Francis Bacon
Q9: Based on his skepticism regarding inductive reasoning,
Q10: Although Karl Popper (1902-1994) accepted Hume's conclusion
Q11: Popper argued that it was crucial for
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