colligation
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We have evidence collected in proof of these dogmas; by and by a colligation of facts in antagonism with them; and eventually a consequent modification.
From Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I by Spencer, Herbert
Dr. Whewell sets out this last operation, which he terms the colligation of facts, as induction, and even as the type of induction generally.
From Analysis of Mr. Mill's System of Logic by Stebbing, W. (William)
As a matter of fact, we have ideas that are not copies of any one impression, but a binding together, colligation, or intellection of several impressions.
From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William
But colligation simply sums up the facts observed, as seen under a new point of view.
From Analysis of Mr. Mill's System of Logic by Stebbing, W. (William)
Dr. Whewell contends that, besides the sum of the facts, colligation introduces, as a principle of connection, a conception of the mind not existing in the facts.
From Analysis of Mr. Mill's System of Logic by Stebbing, W. (William)
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