Epagoge

/ˌɛpəˈɡoʊdʒi/ noun

Definition

A logical process of reaching a general conclusion by moving from specific examples or cases to universal principles.

Etymology

From Greek 'epagōgḗ,' meaning 'a leading to' or 'induction,' from 'epágein' (to bring to). The term was adopted by philosophers and logicians to describe inductive reasoning.

Kelly Says

Ancient philosophers like Aristotle were wrestling with the question: 'How do we actually learn from examples?' They called this mental leap 'epagoge'—it's the foundation of what we now call scientific induction.

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