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The problem of induction may also be formulated as the question of the validity or the truth of universal statements which are based on experience, such as the hypotheses and theoretical systems of the empirical sciences. For many people believe that the truth of these universal statements is ‘known by experience’; yet it is clear that an account of an experience-of an observation or the result of an experiment-can in the first place be only a singular statement and not a universal one. Accordingly, people who say of a universal statement that we know its truth from experience usually mean that the truth of this universal statement can somehow be reduced to the truth of singular ones, and that these singular ones are known by experience to be true; which amounts to saying that the universal statement is based on inductive inference. Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.
Yet if we want to find a way of justifying inductive inferences, we must first of all try to establish a principle of induction. A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power to decide the truth or falsity of its theories. Without it, clearly, science would no longer have the right to distinguish its theories from the fanciful and arbitrary creations of the poet’s mind.
 
Q. Which of the following articulates the primary concern of the given passage?
  • a)
    Articulating the need fo r the existence of a principle o f induction.
  • b)
    Establishing the influence that induction bears upon scientific theories.
  • c)
    Demonstrating the correlation between individual experiences and universal truths.
  • d)
    Elucidating on the assumptions supporting the principle of induction.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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The passage deliberates upon the validity of a principle of induction that is derived from individual statements and the need for such a principle. It speculates on the correlation between the validity of individual experiences and the validity of a universal statement in doing so. However, this correlation does not comprise the primary concern of the passage. This vindicates option 1 and eliminates option 3.
The passage does not delve into how induction influences scientific theories in adequate detail. This eliminates option 2.
Though the passage mentions “Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.”; it does not delve further into any of the other assumptions that support the validity of the principle of induction. Eliminate option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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If you focus on the last 2 sentences of the passage - "This principle.. poet's mind.", you'll understand that the writer is trying to convey to you that without principle of induction, scientific theories are arbitrary and hence there is a "need for the existence of a principle of induction"
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The passage deliberates upon the validity of a principle of induction that is derived from individual statements and the need for such a principle. It speculates on the correlation between the validity of individual experiences and the validity of a universal statement in doing so. However, this correlation does not comprise the primary concern of the passage. This vindicates option 1 and eliminates option 3.
The passage does not delve into how induction influences scientific theories in adequate detail. This eliminates option 2.
Though the passage mentions “Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.”; it does not delve further into any of the other assumptions that support the validity of the principle of induction. Eliminate option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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The problem of induction may also be formulated as the question of the validity or the truth of universal statements which are based on experience, such as the hypotheses and theoretical systems of the empirical sciences. For many people believe that the truth of these universal statements is known by experience; yet it is clear that an account of an experience-of an observation or the result of an experiment-can in the first place be only a singular statement and not a universal one. Accordingly, people who say of a universal statement that we know its truth from experience usually mean that the truth of this universal statement can somehow be reduced to the truth of singular ones, and that these singular ones are known by experience to be true; which amounts to saying that the universal statement is based on inductive inference. Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.Yet if we want to find a way of justifying inductive inferences, we must first of all try to establish a principle of induction. A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power todecide the truth or falsity of its theories. Without it, clearly, science would no longer have the right to distinguish its theories from the fanciful and arbitrary creations of the poets mind.Q.If you were to interview the author, what would be your follow-up question to him/her?

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The problem of induction may also be formulated as the question of the validity or the truth of universal statements which are based on experience, such as the hypotheses and theoretical systems of the empirical sciences. For many people believe that the truth of these universal statements is known by experience; yet it is clear that an account of an experience-of an observation or the result of an experiment-can in the first place be only a singular statement and not a universal one. Accordingly, people who say of a universal statement that we know its truth from experience usually mean that the truth of this universal statement can somehow be reduced to the truth of singular ones, and that these singular ones are known by experience to be true; which amounts to saying that the universal statement is based on inductive inference. Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.Yet if we want to find a way of justifying inductive inferences, we must first of all try to establish a principle of induction. A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power todecide the truth or falsity of its theories. Without it, clearly, science would no longer have the right to distinguish its theories from the fanciful and arbitrary creations of the poets mind.Q.Which of the following articulates the primary concern of the given passage?a)Articulating the need fo r the existence of a principle o f induction.b)Establishing the influence that induction bears upon scientific theories.c)Demonstrating the correlation between individual experiences and universal truths.d)Elucidating on the assumptions supporting the principle of induction.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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The problem of induction may also be formulated as the question of the validity or the truth of universal statements which are based on experience, such as the hypotheses and theoretical systems of the empirical sciences. For many people believe that the truth of these universal statements is known by experience; yet it is clear that an account of an experience-of an observation or the result of an experiment-can in the first place be only a singular statement and not a universal one. Accordingly, people who say of a universal statement that we know its truth from experience usually mean that the truth of this universal statement can somehow be reduced to the truth of singular ones, and that these singular ones are known by experience to be true; which amounts to saying that the universal statement is based on inductive inference. Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.Yet if we want to find a way of justifying inductive inferences, we must first of all try to establish a principle of induction. A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power todecide the truth or falsity of its theories. Without it, clearly, science would no longer have the right to distinguish its theories from the fanciful and arbitrary creations of the poets mind.Q.Which of the following articulates the primary concern of the given passage?a)Articulating the need fo r the existence of a principle o f induction.b)Establishing the influence that induction bears upon scientific theories.c)Demonstrating the correlation between individual experiences and universal truths.d)Elucidating on the assumptions supporting the principle of induction.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? for CAT 2024 is part of CAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CAT exam syllabus. Information about The problem of induction may also be formulated as the question of the validity or the truth of universal statements which are based on experience, such as the hypotheses and theoretical systems of the empirical sciences. For many people believe that the truth of these universal statements is known by experience; yet it is clear that an account of an experience-of an observation or the result of an experiment-can in the first place be only a singular statement and not a universal one. Accordingly, people who say of a universal statement that we know its truth from experience usually mean that the truth of this universal statement can somehow be reduced to the truth of singular ones, and that these singular ones are known by experience to be true; which amounts to saying that the universal statement is based on inductive inference. Thus, to ask whether there are natural laws known to be true appears to be only another way of asking whether inductive inferences are logically justified.Yet if we want to find a way of justifying inductive inferences, we must first of all try to establish a principle of induction. A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power todecide the truth or falsity of its theories. 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A principle of induction would be a statement with the help of which we could put inductive inferences into a logically acceptable form. In the eyes of the upholders of inductive logic, a principle of induction is of supreme importance for scientific method. This principle, says Reichenbach, determines the truth of scientific theories. To eliminate it from science would mean nothing less than to deprive science of the power todecide the truth or falsity of its theories. Without it, clearly, science would no longer have the right to distinguish its theories from the fanciful and arbitrary creations of the poets mind.Q.Which of the following articulates the primary concern of the given passage?a)Articulating the need fo r the existence of a principle o f induction.b)Establishing the influence that induction bears upon scientific theories.c)Demonstrating the correlation between individual experiences and universal truths.d)Elucidating on the assumptions supporting the principle of induction.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.
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