Multiple Choice
Hume argued that one cannot show a prediction to be correct, or even to be probably correct, using induction because induction depends on
A) the principle of uniformity of nature, which itself depends upon induction.
B) having data that are sufficiently numerous, which are impossible to acquire.
C) having data that are sufficiently varied, which are impossible to acquire.
D) None of the above (Only a priori reasoning has any validity.)
Correct Answer:

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