Barroso, Maribel (2024) Reevaluating Inductive Reasoning: A Contemporary Approach Based on William Whewell's Induction. RHV - Revista de Humanidades de Valparaíso (27). pp. 97-118. ISSN eISSN 0719-4242

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Abstract

Traditional attempts to understanding inductive reasoning in science have typically involved analyzing language, focusing on statements or propositions. However, recent arguments suggest that this approach misconceives induction, prompting the need for a new perspective. This study offers a fresh view on induction by integrating William Whewell's theory of induction, which distinguishes two forms of reasoning: interpretation and representation. This perspective suggests that induction can be seen as a reasoning process based on semantic and pragmatic models rather than statements or propositions.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Barroso, Maribel mbarroso@alumnos.uahurtado.cl
Keywords:	induction, inductive reasoning, scientific practice, models, Whewell's induction.
Subjects:	General Issues > Evidence General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Logical Positivism/Logical Empiricism General Issues > Models and Idealization General Issues > Philosophers of Science General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory/Observation General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Ms Milagros Maribel Barroso Rojo
Date Deposited:	05 Jan 2025 13:54
Last Modified:	05 Jan 2025 13:54
Item ID:	24474
Journal or Publication Title:	RHV - Revista de Humanidades de Valparaíso
Official URL:	https://rhv.uv.cl/index.php/RHV/article/view/4629/...
DOI or Unique Handle:	https://doi.org/10.22370/rhv2024iss27pp97-118
Subjects:	General Issues > Evidence General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Logical Positivism/Logical Empiricism General Issues > Models and Idealization General Issues > Philosophers of Science General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory/Observation General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	30 December 2024
Page Range:	pp. 97-118
Number:	27
ISSN:	eISSN 0719-4242
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24474

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