HUMES PROBLEM OF INDUCTION
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What is Humes Problem of Inductoin?
Humes Problem of Induction states that there is no way to say with certainty that something is going to occur until it has happened. Regardless of how likely the event occurring is, one cannot confirm its happening until it is observed to happen.
An important thing to note here is that Humes Problem of Induction does not state that predictions can’t be made, but it simply states there’s no way to no if its true until it happens
Example
Lets say your stranded in a strange land and don’t know anyone. You reach the house of a maid and she lets you stay there as long as you want.
Every morning she makes you breakfast. For the past week she has done so, and you believe with certainty that she will again tomorrow as you’ve induced from the previous days.
,Humes argument has little to do with whether you’re right or wrong, but rather, it states you cannot be sure you will continue receiving breakfast tomorrow unless it happens. Even if it has happened for a week or longer. There is simply no guarantee and assuming their is is a false belief.
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How Epsilon - Dyo showcases Humes Problem
As you’ve likely made the connection, Hume’s Problem wasn’t showcased through the timeline’s narrative, but rather its experience. None of the events were shown and were a mystery. Meaning there was absolutely no justification in believing what any event was until you saw it. The events themselves were not a factor at all in portraying the theory and instead, the mystery of what they were was the true theory being showcased.
Since all the events in the timeline are supposed to have names, this way of not knowing/predicting what was going to happen was the optimal solution
Conclusion
Hume's problem of induction challenges the idea that past experiences can guarantee future outcomes, emphasizing the uncertainty in using induction to make predictions.
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