# Induction https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induktion_(Philosophie) Induction, as defined by philosophers like Aristotle, is the process of drawing general conclusions from specific observations. It contrasts with deduction, which derives specific conclusions from general premises. Hume argued that induction cannot lead to necessary and universal laws, while theorists like Reichenbach and Carnap attempted to formalize inductive reasoning. Popper critiqued induction, suggesting it is an illusion and advocating for a deductive approach. Induction remains a topic of debate in philosophy, logic, and cognitive sciences.