Causality and Probability in the Sciences (Texts in Philosophy)
“Causality and Probability in the Sciences” by F. Russo, published by College Publications in 2007, is a comprehensive exploration of causal inference, a critical reasoning method employed across various scientific disciplines. This 552-page volume delves into the complexities surrounding the foundations of causal inference, addressing the uncertainty regarding the appropriate methods and their effectiveness in fields such as epidemiology, biology, econometrics, and physics.
Readers will find a collection of papers that illuminate the intricate relationship between causality and probability, emphasizing the application of these concepts in scientific inquiry. The book aims to bridge the gap between philosophy and science, providing an interdisciplinary perspective that enhances the understanding of how causal inference is evolving from an art into a more structured scientific discipline. This edition is presented in English and offers a detailed analysis suitable for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of scientific reasoning.
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Causal inference is perhaps the most important form of reasoning in the sciences. A panoply of disciplines, ranging from epidemiology to biology, from econometrics to physics, make use of probability and statistics in order to infer causal relationships. However, the very foundations of causal inference are up in the air; it is by no means clear which methods of causal inference should be used, nor why they work when they do. This book brings philosophers and scientists together to tackle these important questions. The papers in this volume shed light on the relationship between causality and probability and the application of these concepts within the sciences. With its interdisciplinary perspective and its careful analysis, “Causality and Probability in the Sciences” heralds the transition of causal inference from an art to a science.
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