alleryWhich Scottish philosopher gave the classic critique of the problem of induction?
ADavid Hume
BBertrand Russell
CFrancis Bacon
DKarl Popper
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. David Hume
1. The justification of induction has long been questioned.
2. The classic critique came from the Scottish philosopher David Hume.
3. Russell later illustrated it with a chicken story.
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