Solving the Problem of Induction

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Authors Xuezhi Yang arXiv ID 2309.07924 Category math.HO Cross-listed cs.IT, math.PR Citations 0 Venue arXiv.org Last Checked 3 months ago
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This article solves the Hume's problem of induction using a probabilistic approach. From the probabilistic perspective, the core task of induction is to estimate the probability of an event and judge the accuracy of the estimation. Following this principle, the article provides a method for calculating the confidence on a given confidence interval, and furthermore, degree of confirmation. The law of large numbers shows that as the number of experiments tends to infinity, for any small confidence interval, the confidence approaches 100\% in a probabilistic sense, thus the Hume's problem of induction is solved. The foundation of this method is the existence of probability, or in other words, the identity of physical laws. The article points out that it cannot be guaranteed that all things possess identity, but humans only concern themselves with things that possess identity, and identity is built on the foundation of pragmatism. After solving the Hum's problem, a novel demarcation of science are proposed, providing science with the legitimacy of being referred to as truth.
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