Charles Peirce introduced the concept of abduction, which is the logic of forming hypotheses based on informed guesses. This process begins with uncertainty and encourages risk in the pursuit of truth. He identified three reasoning types: abduction, deduction, and induction, with abduction as foundational for insight. Peirce asserted that doubt is not a weakness but a vital part of thought. His ideas influence modern practices in product strategy and design, though many remain unaware of his contributions or terminology used.
"Abduction, or the logic of the best guess, is the leap from idea to hypothesis that doesn't guarantee correctness but gets close enough to attempt."
"Charles Peirce posited that truth is not given; it is pursued through the willingness to be wrong, with doubt being the catalyst for real thought."
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