Probability and Evidence by Paul Horwich (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Probability and Evidence by Paul Horwich Paul Horwichs influential work offers resolutions to central issues in the philosophy of science through a probabilistic approach to scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, with a specially commissioned new preface, it has been revived for a new generation of readers in philosophy of science. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this influential study of central issues in the philosophy of science, Paul Horwich elaborates on an important conception of probability, diagnosing the failure of previous attempts to resolve these issues as stemming from a too-rigid conception of belief. Adopting a Bayesian strategy, he argues for a probabilistic approach, yielding a more complete understanding of the characteristics of scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface written by Colin Howson, illuminating its enduring importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry, this engaging work has been revived for a new generation of readers. Author Biography Paul Horwich is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is best known for his contributions to the philosophy of science, including a probabilistic account of scientific methodology. His most recent publications include Wittgensteins Metaphilosophy (2012) and Truth – Meaning – Reality (2010). Table of Contents Preface to this edition Colin Howson; Part I. Methodology: 1. Introduction; 2. Aspects of the scientific method; 3. A taste of Bayesianism; Part II. Probability: 4. The primitive theory; 5. Subjectivism; 6. The rationalist interpretation; 7. The logical interpretation; 8. The evidential state; 9. The empirical interpretation; Part III. Confirmation: 10. Explications; 11. The paradox; 12. A Bayesian pseudo-solution to the problem of induction; 13. Projection; Part IV. Induction: Section 1. The Nature of Inductive Inference; Section 2. Conditions of Rationality: 14. Demonstrable reliability; 15. The demonstrable reliability of c+; 16. Immodesty; 17. Audacity; Section 3. The Justification of Induction: 18. The impossibility of a noncircular rationale; 19. Inductive demonstration of reliability; 20. Semantic justification; Part V. Prediction: 21. Surprise; 22. Severe tests; 23. Ad hoc hypothesis; 24. Prediction versus accommodation; Part VI. Evidence: 25. The evidential value of varied data; 26. The value of further data; Part VII. Realism: 27. Popper; 28. Realism versus instrumentalism; 29. Putnam; 30. Glymour; 31. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. Review … the strongest and most influential parts of Probability and Evidence are Horwichs solutions to various puzzles about scientific reasoning … the book might very well still be of considerable interest to those who are looking for an engaging and readable introduction to the topic of scientific reasoning from a Bayesian perspective. Finnur Dellsén, Metascience Promotional This influential book offers a probabilistic approach to scientific reasoning to resolve central issues in the philosophy of science. Review Quote … the strongest and most influential parts of Probability and Evidence are Horwichs solutions to various puzzles about scientific reasoning … the book might very well still be of considerable interest to those who are looking for an engaging and readable introduction to the topic of scientific reasoning from a Bayesian perspective. Finnur Dellsn, Metascience Promotional "Headline" This influential book offers a probabilistic approach to scientific reasoning to resolve central issues in the philosophy of science. Description for Bookstore Paul Horwichs influential work offers resolutions to central issues in the philosophy of science through a probabilistic approach to scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, with a specially commissioned new preface, it has been revived for a new generation of readers in philosophy of science. Description for Library Paul Horwichs influential work offers resolutions to central issues in the philosophy of science through a probabilistic approach to scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, with a specially commissioned new preface, it has been revived for a new generation of readers in philosophy of science. Details ISBN1107142105 Author Paul Horwich Publisher Cambridge University Press ISBN-10 1107142105 ISBN-13 9781107142107 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 501 Short Title PROBABILITY & EVIDENCE Language English Media Book Pages 146 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-08-26 Illustrations 5 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, unspecified Series Cambridge Philosophy Classics UK Release Date 2016-08-26 AU Release Date 2016-08-26 NZ Release Date 2016-08-26 Alternative 9781316494219 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168920842;

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