Probability and evidence : [based on the second series of John Dewey lectures, given at Columbia University in 1970 ; with two other esays] / A.J. Ayer

Ayer, A. J. (Alfred Jules)

ISBN 10: 0333127560 / ISBN 13: 9780333127568

Verlag: London : Macmillan, 1972

Beschreibung

Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper and plastic wrapper somewhat dulled with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x,144p : 1 ill ; 23cm. Notes; "Based on a series of three lectures . delivered at Columbia University on 7, 8 and 9 April 1970. They constituted the second series of John Dewey Lectures". -Pref. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; pt. 1. Probability and evidence. The legacy of Hume -- A priori probability and the frequency theory -- The problem of confirmation -- pt. 2. Has Harrod answered Hume? -- pt. 3. The problem of conditionals. Subjects; Harrod, Roy Forbes Sir 1900-. Foundations of inductive logic. Harrod, Roy 1900-1978. Harrod, Roy. Foundations of inductive logic. Hume, David 1711-1776. Induction (Logic). Jurisprudence. Belief and doubt. Probabilities. Evidence. Conditionals (Logic). 1 Kg.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Probability and evidence : [based on the second series of John Dewey lectures, given at Columbia University in 1970 ; with two other esays] / A.J. Ayer
• Verlag: London : Macmillan
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1972
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0333127560
• ISBN-13: 9780333127568
• Einband: Hardcover
• Auflage: First Edition.
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag
• Gewicht: 1 Kilogramm

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144p blue hardback, fresh and clean copy, first edition

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In "Probability and Evidence," one of Britain's foremost twentieth-century philosophers addresses central questions in the theory of knowledge and the philosophy of science. This book contains A.J. Ayer's John Dewey Lectures delivered at Columbia University, together with two additional essays, "Has Harrod Answered Hume?" and "The Problem of Conditionals."