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An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic
Ian Hacking
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Paperback. An introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by a foremost philosopher of science. Num Pages: 322 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 610. 322 pages, bibliography. An introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by a foremost philosopher of science. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPL. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight: 566.
This is an introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions of induction and probability, and considers such topics as decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The key features of this book are a lively and vigorous prose style; lucid and systematic organization and presentation of ideas; ... Read more
This is an introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions of induction and probability, and considers such topics as decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The key features of this book are a lively and vigorous prose style; lucid and systematic organization and presentation of ideas; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
322
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521775014
SKU
V9780521775014
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About Ian Hacking
Ian Hacking is the winner of the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2009.
Reviews for An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic
'Hacking's book excels … especially in the practical, concrete examples. It uses minimal mathematics and presumes no acquaintance with symbolic logic. It is well suited for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses in inductive logic or related areas (such as philosophy of science or methodology courses in particular empirical sciences). The book gives a nice introduction to inductive logic.' Harry Gensler, ... Read more