theorem of Nicod

The theorem of Nicod addresses how we can confirm a general statement like "All Cs are Rs" through observation. It states that if we observe an individual that is both a C and an R, this provides confirmation for the statement that all Cs are Rs. In other words, seeing a C that has property R makes us more confident that the entire group of Cs share that property. This principle helps clarify how specific observations support broader hypotheses in scientific reasoning and logic.