Pure inductive knowledge cannot justify claims about the future.
Evidence
New knowledge must be derived from some measure of knowledge. We cannot affirm knowledge from a state of ignorance (lack of proof). Knowledge cannot be derived from ignorance. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1077 (
#qualifies, via linked claim)
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: No genuine knowledge can be derived from a state of ignorance — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1077; Life cycle models cannot capture abstract concepts like trust. — TOMASZ OLEJNICZAK, Development of Trust in Low-Trust…, 188; Prediction of historical events is a practical act, not a scientific act of knowledge. (+3 more)
Related
- No genuine knowledge can be derived from a state of ignorance (similarity 0.87)
- Ignorance as want of knowledge derives from active ignoring as refusal to take notice. (similarity 0.81)
- Facts must be discovered through observation rather than logical deduction alone. (similarity 0.80)
- Progress and Doom beliefs both disable genuine political understanding (similarity 0.80)
- Life cycle models cannot capture abstract concepts like trust. (similarity 0.78)
Broader Connections
- No genuine knowledge can be derived from a state of ignorance
#qualifies(0.75) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1077