Epistemology

The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics

Name: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
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SKU: 9780451230058
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Contributor(s): Harriman, David Author , Peikoff, Leonard Author Format: Paperback

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ISBN	9780451230058
Publisher	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date	July 2010
Language	English
MRP	£20.48 GBP
Page count	288
Item weight	72 g

A groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts.

Inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures presented by Leonard Peikoff, David Harriman presents a fascinating answer to the problem of induction-the epistemological question of how we can know the truth of inductive generalizations.

Ayn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. As Dr. Peikoff subsequently explored the concept of induction, he sought out David Harriman, a physicist who had taught philosophy, for his expert knowledge of the scientific discovery process.

Here, Harriman presents the result of a collaboration between scientist and philosopher. Beginning with a detailed discussion of the role of mathematics and experimentation in validating generalizations in physics-looking closely at the reasoning of scientists such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Lavoisier, and Maxwell-Harriman skillfully argues that the inductive method used in philosophy is in principle indistinguishable from the method used in physics.

The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics

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Harriman, David Author

Peikoff, Leonard Author

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