A single observation that is inconsistent with some generalization points to the falsehood of the generalization, and thereby 'points to itself. (Ian Hacking)

A single observation that is inconsistent with some generalization points to the falsehood of the generalization, and thereby 'points to itself.

Ian Hacking

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