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Which philosopher is credited with formulating and advancing abductive reasoning?
Which philosopher is credited with formulating and advancing abductive reasoning?
Abductive reasoning seeks the ___________ and ___________ conclusion from a set of observations.
Abductive reasoning seeks the ___________ and ___________ conclusion from a set of observations.
Unlike deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning does not ___________ verify the conclusion.
Unlike deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning does not ___________ verify the conclusion.
Abductive conclusions do not eliminate ___________ or ___________.
Abductive conclusions do not eliminate ___________ or ___________.
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In the 1990s, renewed interest in the subject of abduction was spurred by which fields?
In the 1990s, renewed interest in the subject of abduction was spurred by which fields?
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Study Notes
Abductive Reasoning
- Charles Peirce, a philosopher, is credited with formulating and advancing abductive reasoning.
Characteristics of Abductive Reasoning
- Abductive reasoning seeks the most likely and plausible conclusion from a set of observations.
- Unlike deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning does not necessarily verify the conclusion.
- Abductive conclusions do not eliminate alternative explanations or uncertainties.
Renewed Interest in Abductive Reasoning
- In the 1990s, renewed interest in the subject of abduction was spurred by fields such as artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and anthropology.
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Test your knowledge of abductive reasoning and its principles with this quiz. Explore the concept of seeking the simplest and most likely explanation from a set of observations, as formulated by philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce. Challenge yourself and enhance your logical inference skills!
