Inductive Logic (Classic Reprint)

William G. Ballantine

ISBN 10: 1330081099 / ISBN 13: 9781330081099

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of inductive logic, exploring the methods and principles we use to uncover truths about the world around us. It examines how we move beyond mere observation of individual facts to form broader generalizations and understand the underlying patterns that govern our experiences. Emerging from the author's classroom teachings, the book offers a fresh perspective on inductive reasoning, contrasting it with the more familiar deductive logic. Rather than presenting these two forms of logic as opposing forces, the author demonstrates their interconnectedness, highlighting how deduction plays a crucial role in interpreting and applying our observations of the natural world. Through a series of engaging examples and insightful analyses, the book unravels key concepts such as facts of resemblance, coexistence, and causation. It delves into the challenges of making accurate observations, the role of hypotheses in scientific inquiry, and the various types of inductive arguments we employ in our everyday thinking. By illuminating the principles of inductive logic, this book empowers readers to become more discerning thinkers, capable of critically evaluating evidence, drawing sound conclusions, and expanding their understanding of the complex world we inhabit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Inductive Logic (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1330081099
• ISBN-13: 9781330081099
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Logic

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A fact defined 6. Substantive facts and facts Of relation, 6. Facts of Resemblance, 7. Facts Of Coexistence, 7. Facts Of Causation, 7. Facts of Succession, 8. Ultimate facts, 8.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.