"Inference must be taken as it is, without reference to anything but appearances."

Chauncey Wright (1830 - 1875)
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About Chauncey Wright

Chauncey Wright (1830-1875) was an American philosopher known for his work in logic, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He was a leading figure in the school of American pragmatism and was a strong advocate for the application of scientific methods in philosophical inquiry. Wright made significant contributions to understanding the nature of induction and inference, which had a lasting impact on the development of logic and epistemology.

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