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Comment author: timtyler 18 July 2011 11:03:22PM 0 points [-]

Since probability theory in general, and Bayes in particular is often seen as rescuing induction from the standard objections, the argument is significant.

I don't see how that follows. Is weight being assigned as a result of Popper's reputation?

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