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consequences of our hypotheses, and &quot;induction&quot; is used to
test the sum of our predictions against the sum of the data.
These three processes typically operate in a cyclic fashion,
systematically reducing the uncertainties and difficulties
which initiate inquiry, and thereby lead to an increase
in knowledge.

In the pragmatic way of thinking everything has a purpose,
and the purpose of each thing is the first thing we should
try to note about it.  The purpose of inquiry is to reduce
doubt and le