This is the thread where randomness is called into question - ZEFRANK.COM

1kookykat · 03-10-2003, 10:38 PM

induction n. Logic reasoning from particular facts or individual cases to a general conclusion; also, a conclusion reached by such reasoning: distinguished from deduction

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Why do we assume (take for granted?) the validity of induction if we believe (?) the universe is "random"?

We have no doubt that the toothpaste will come out of the tube when we squeeze it in the morning.

But in a chance universe, squeezing the tube could just as likely cause it to disappear, explode, recite Beowolf, or turn into a 900ton Fig Newton.

What justification do we have to assume the regularity of nature?

03-10-2003, 10:38 PM	#1
1kookykat Black ants vs. white ants Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The KookyKam Studios, atop the Kooky Building Posts: 215	This is the thread where randomness is called into question induction n. Logic reasoning from particular facts or individual cases to a general conclusion; also, a conclusion reached by such reasoning: distinguished from deduction ------------------------------------- Why do we assume (take for granted?) the validity of induction if we believe (?) the universe is "random"? We have no doubt that the toothpaste will come out of the tube when we squeeze it in the morning. But in a chance universe, squeezing the tube could just as likely cause it to disappear, explode, recite Beowolf, or turn into a 900ton Fig Newton. What justification do we have to assume the regularity of nature? __________________ Atheism presupposes Theism

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