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Author : Ian Hacking
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521775019
An introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by a foremost philosopher of science.
Author : Ian Hacking
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139643610
This is an introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions of induction and probability, and considers such topics as decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The key features of this book are a lively and vigorous prose style; lucid and systematic organization and presentation of ideas; many practical applications; a rich supply of exercises drawing on examples from such fields as psychology, ecology, economics, bioethics, engineering, and political science; numerous brief historical accounts of how fundamental ideas of probability and induction developed; and a full bibliography of further reading.
Author : Ian Hacking
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521772877
This is an introductory textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions of induction and probability, and considers such topics as decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The key features of the book are: * A lively and vigorous prose style* Lucid and systematic organization and presentation of the ideas* Many practical applications* A rich supply of exercises drawing on examples from such fields as psychology, ecology, economics, bioethics, engineering, and political science* Numerous brief historical accounts of how fundamental ideas of probability and induction developed.* A full bibliography of further reading Although designed primarily for courses in philosophy, the book could certainly be read and enjoyed by those in the social sciences (particularly psychology, economics, political science and sociology) or medical sciences such as epidemiology seeking a reader-friendly account of the basic ideas of probability and induction. Ian Hacking is University Professor, University of Toronto. He is Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellow of the British Academy, and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. he is author of many books including five previous books with Cambridge (The Logic of Statistical Inference, Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?, The Emergence of Probability, Representing and Intervening, and The Taming of Chance).
Author : Franz Huber
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780190845414
A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction is a textbook on the mathematics of the probability calculus and its applications in philosophy. On the mathematical side, the textbook introduces these parts of logic and set theory that are needed for a precise formulation of the probability calculus. On the philosophical side, the main focus is on the problem of induction and its reception in epistemology and the philosophy of science. Particular emphasis is placed on the means-end approach to the justification of inductive inference rules. In addition, the book discusses the major interpretations of probability. These are philosophical accounts of the nature of probability that interpret the mathematical structure of the probability calculus. Besides the classical and logical interpretation, they include the interpretation of probability as chance, degree of belief, and relative frequency. The Bayesian interpretation of probability as degree of belief locates probability in a subject's mind. It raises the question why her degrees of belief ought to obey the probability calculus. In contrast to this, chance and relative frequency belong to the external world. While chance is postulated by theory, relative frequencies can be observed empirically. A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction aims to equip students with the ability to successfully carry out arguments. It begins with elementary deductive logic and uses it as basis for the material on probability and induction. Throughout the textbook results are carefully proved using the inference rules introduced at the beginning, and students are asked to solve problems in the form of 50 exercises. An instructor's manual contains the solutions to these exercises as well as suggested exam questions. The book does not presuppose any background in mathematics, although sections 10.3-10.9 on statistics are technically sophisticated and optional. The textbook is suitable for lower level undergraduate courses in philosophy and logic.
Author : Henry Ely Kyburg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : UOM:39015058007983
Author : J. P. Day
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000504309
First published in 1961, Inductive Probability is a dialectical analysis of probability as it occurs in inductions. The book elucidates on the various forms of inductive, the criteria for their validity, and the consequent probabilities. This survey is complemented with a critical evaluation of various arguments concerning induction and a consideration of relation between inductive reasoning and logic. The book promises accessibility to even casual readers of philosophy, but it will hold particular interest for students of Philosophy, Mathematics and Logic.
Author : Rudolf Carnap,Richard C. Jeffrey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1014857074
Author : Brian Skyrms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015005047884
Author : Franz Huber
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780190845391
A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction is a textbook on the mathematics of the probability calculus and its applications in philosophy. On the mathematical side, the textbook introduces these parts of logic and set theory that are needed for a precise formulation of the probability calculus. On the philosophical side, the main focus is on the problem of induction and its reception in epistemology and the philosophy of science. Particular emphasis is placed on the means-end approach to the justification of inductive inference rules. In addition, the book discusses the major interpretations of probability. These are philosophical accounts of the nature of probability that interpret the mathematical structure of the probability calculus. Besides the classical and logical interpretation, they include the interpretation of probability as chance, degree of belief, and relative frequency. The Bayesian interpretation of probability as degree of belief locates probability in a subject's mind. It raises the question why her degrees of belief ought to obey the probability calculus. In contrast to this, chance and relative frequency belong to the external world. While chance is postulated by theory, relative frequencies can be observed empirically. A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction aims to equip students with the ability to successfully carry out arguments. It begins with elementary deductive logic and uses it as basis for the material on probability and induction. Throughout the textbook results are carefully proved using the inference rules introduced at the beginning, and students are asked to solve problems in the form of 50 exercises. An instructor's manual contains the solutions to these exercises as well as suggested exam questions. The book does not presuppose any background in mathematics, although sections 10.3-10.9 on statistics are technically sophisticated and optional. The textbook is suitable for lower level undergraduate courses in philosophy and logic.
Author : Rudolf Carnap
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Induction (Logic)
ISBN : 0520018664
Author : Davis Baird
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Induction (Logic)
ISBN : UOM:39076001890685
A straightforward presentation of the four different statistical methods of inductive inference, with discussion of the basic technical and mathematical material. Methods are examined from both philosophical and critical standpoints.
Author : Rudolf Carnap (red.)
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0520018664
Author : Gregory Johnson
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262035255
A thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic with a focus on arguments and the rules used for making inductive inferences. This textbook offers a thorough and practical introduction to inductive logic. The book covers a range of different types of inferences with an emphasis throughout on representing them as arguments. This allows the reader to see that, although the rules and guidelines for making each type of inference differ, the purpose is always to generate a probable conclusion. After explaining the basic features of an argument and the different standards for evaluating arguments, the book covers inferences that do not require precise probabilities or the probability calculus: the induction by confirmation, inference to the best explanation, and Mill's methods. The second half of the book presents arguments that do require the probability calculus, first explaining the rules of probability, and then the proportional syllogism, inductive generalization, and Bayes' rule. Each chapter ends with practice problems and their solutions. Appendixes offer additional material on deductive logic, odds, expected value, and (very briefly) the foundations of probability. Argument and Inference can be used in critical thinking courses. It provides these courses with a coherent theme while covering the type of reasoning that is most often used in day-to-day life and in the natural, social, and medical sciences. Argument and Inference is also suitable for inductive logic and informal logic courses, as well as philosophy of sciences courses that need an introductory text on scientific and inductive methods.
Author : Rudolf Carnap,Richard C. Jeffrey
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780520371521
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:631306984
