The book says induction of this kind does not give certainty because an unexamined member might be a counterexample. Additional consistent observations can strengthen confidence, yet they are not identical to a necessary proof of the universal statement.
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Why this induction does not yield certainty
Induction and Analogy — Istiqra and Tamthil
The book says induction of this kind does not give certainty because an unexamined member might be a counterexample. Additional consistent observations can strengthen confidence, yet they are not identical to a necessary proof of the universal statement.