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INDUCTIVE INVESTIGATION.

CHAPTER XVIII.

OBSERVATION.

1. Observation 399

2. Distinction of Observation and Experiment 400

3. Mental Conditions of Correct Observation 402

4. Instrumental and Sensual Conditions of Correct Observation 404

5. External Conditions of Correct Observation 407

6. Apparent Sequence of Events 409

7. Negative Arguments from Non-Observation 411

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