Philosophy
The Problem of Induction in Scientific Reasoning
Quick fact
The philosopher David Hume first articulated the problem of induction in the 18th century, arguing that we have no rational basis for expecting the future to resemble the past.
Why this is interesting
Every day, you assume the sun will rise tomorrow because it has always done so. But can you logically prove that it must? This simple question exposes a deep challenge at the heart of all scientific reasoning.