The Perils of Inductive Reasoning: Cultivating Critical Thinking

Inductive reasoning leads to the philosophical problem of induction, and conclusions you draw every day are inductive. Reflect on the possibility that these conclusions could turn out to be wrong (false). Explain how you can improve your critical thinking by being mindful of the fact that most of the conclusions we draw on a daily basis are inductive rather than deductive. Give at least two examples to illustrate your reasoning.

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