The Implications of Induction
The Implications of Induction by L Jonathan Cohen is a scholarly work published by Taylor & Francis Limited in May 2021. This edition spans 260 pages and is presented in English. The book explores a mode of reasoning distinct from mathematical probability, focusing on inductive logic as it relates to scientific investigation. Cohen delves into his criteria for analyzing inductive support for hypotheses, providing a thorough examination of philosophical problems and paradoxes surrounding experimental support, probability, and justifiability.
Readers will find that each chapter begins with a summary, enhancing comprehension of the material. The book culminates in a system of logical syntax of induction, making it a structured exploration of its subject matter. Additionally, a glossary of technical terms is included to assist readers in navigating the concepts discussed. The topics covered in this work intersect with fields such as business and economics, mathematics, and philosophy, offering a comprehensive look at the implications of inductive reasoning.
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Originally published in 1973. This book presents a valid mode of reasoning that is different to mathematical probability. This inductive logic is investigated in terms of scientific investigation. The author presents his criteria of adequacy for analysing inductive support for hypotheses and discusses each of these criteria in depth. The chapters cover philosophical problems and paradoxes about experimental support, probability and justifiability, ending with a system of logical syntax of induction. Each section begins with a summary of its contents and there is a glossary of technical terms to aid the reader.
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