David Hume raises the problem of induction, questioning the justification behind our belief that past events will predict future occurrences. While we often rely on causal laws and empirical experience to form expectations, Hume challenges this reasoning, suggesting that it lacks a solid foundation. He asserts that simply because a particular event happened in the past under similar circumstances, it does not logically follow that it will occur in the future. This issue illustrates the limitations of human reasoning in establishing a consistent understanding of the universe's behavior based on past experiences alone.
David Hume's exploration of induction reveals that while we rely on causality from past experiences to predict the future, this reasoning lacks justification.
Hume contends that the assumption of a consistent causal order derived from experience is problematic, challenging our reliance on inductive reasoning.
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