Ideas from 'Abduction and Induction' by Charles Sanders Peirce [1901], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophical Writings of Peirce' by Peirce,Charles Sanders (ed/tr Buchler,Justus) [Dover 1940,0-486-20217-8]].
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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'Abduction' is beginning a hypothesis, particularly if it includes preference of one explanation over others
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Abduction involves original suggestions, and not just the testing involved in induction
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