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    It is not the case that Circular arguments can provide an acceptable justification for inductive inference

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    • 1.Premise P6, which rules out circular arguments, is part of the second horn of Hume's dilemma
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    • 2.Rejecting premise P6 allows circular arguments to serve as justifications
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    • 3.Some circular arguments of a specific kind are acceptable as justifications
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