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Inductions. A yet fourth theory of induction, that of Laplace, received, by implication, the assent of Mill; and since this theory is taught as correct in all the text-books on the Doctrine of Chances, it behooves me to state, with the utmost brevity, wherein it is demonstrably false and dangerous; and also to show how Mill assented to it.

We have seen that if we devise a method of forming a numerous sample of the class of Ss, that shall be suitable for use in ascertaining, to a certain degree of approximation, what proportion of future experiences

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