The Place of Probability in Science: In Honor of Ellery Eells (1953-2006)
. Ed(S): Eells, Ellery; Fetzer, James H.
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Hardback. This book offers a comprehensive overview about the place of probability in science. It provides an explanation of the role of probability in evolutionary theory and quantum mechanics. Editor(s): Eells, Ellery; Fetzer, James H. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1670.
Science aims at the discovery of general principles of special kinds that are applicable for the explanation and prediction of the phenomena of the world in the form of theories and laws. When the phenomena themselves happen to be general, the principlesinvolved assume the form of theories; and when they are p- ticular, they assume the form of general laws. Theories themselves are sets of laws and de nitions that apply to a common domain, which makes laws indispensable to science. Understanding science thus depends upon understanding the nature of theories and laws, the logical structure of explanations and predictions ... Read more
Science aims at the discovery of general principles of special kinds that are applicable for the explanation and prediction of the phenomena of the world in the form of theories and laws. When the phenomena themselves happen to be general, the principlesinvolved assume the form of theories; and when they are p- ticular, they assume the form of general laws. Theories themselves are sets of laws and de nitions that apply to a common domain, which makes laws indispensable to science. Understanding science thus depends upon understanding the nature of theories and laws, the logical structure of explanations and predictions ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048136148
SKU
V9789048136148
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