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Argument and Inference: An Introduction to Inductive Logic (MIT Press)
Gregory Johnson
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A thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic with a focus on arguments and the rules used for making inductive inferences. This textbook offers a thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic. The book covers a range of different types of inferences with an emphasis throughout on representing them as arguments. This allows the reader to see that, although the rules and guidelines for making each type of inference differ, the purpose is always to generate a probable conclusion. After explaining the basic features of an argument and the different standards for evaluating arguments, ... Read more
A thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic with a focus on arguments and the rules used for making inductive inferences. This textbook offers a thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic. The book covers a range of different types of inferences with an emphasis throughout on representing them as arguments. This allows the reader to see that, although the rules and guidelines for making each type of inference differ, the purpose is always to generate a probable conclusion. After explaining the basic features of an argument and the different standards for evaluating arguments, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The MIT Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
519g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass., United States
ISBN
9780262035255
SKU
V9780262035255
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About Gregory Johnson
Gregory Johnson is Instructor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Mississippi State University.
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