Debunking material induction

Jonathan Livengood; Daniel Z. Korman

doi:10.1016/j.shpsa.2020.04.004

Debunking material induction

Jonathan Livengood, Daniel Z. Korman

Philosophy

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Abstract

In this paper, we present an explanatory objection to Norton's material theory of induction, as applied to predictive inferences. According to the objection we present, there is an explanatory disconnect between our beliefs about the future and the relevant future facts. We argue that if we recognize such a disconnect, we are no longer rationally entitled to our future beliefs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	20-27
Number of pages	8
Journal	Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A
Volume	84
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2020.04.004
State	Published - Dec 2020

Keywords

Debunking
Explanatory constraint
Induction
Material theory
Norton

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History
History and Philosophy of Science

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