An Intuitive Solution to the Problem of Induction

The subject of this essay is the classical problem induction, which sometimes attributed to David Hume and called “the Humean Problem Induction.” Here, I examine a certain sort Neo-Aristotelian solution problem, appeals concept natural kinds in its response inductive skeptic. This position most notably represented by Howard Sankey Marc Lange. purpose paper partly destructive constructive. raise two questions. first is: Are kind solutions successful? thesis that they are not, will show how why fail. And second question here Is there nonetheless some alternative successful can overcome shortcomings endemic Sankey-Lange account? is, I’ll attempt sketch one. My stance may be summarized saying that, while agree with Lange induction adequately resolved, am on whole sympathetic Aristotelian spirit their account(s), am, for all dissatisfied letter them. Nothing short more thoroughgoing Aristotelianism about epistemology do.