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We present six significant open problems in Pure Inductive Logic, together with their background and current status, with the intention of raising awareness and leading ultimately to their resolution.
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This work was supported by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [grant number EP/L023989/1].
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Paris, J.B., Vencovská, A. Six Problems in Pure Inductive Logic. J Philos Logic 48, 731–747 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10992-018-9492-z
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