Hacking, Ian
An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521775014
- author:
- Hacking, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 175mm X 251mm
- Genre:
- Logic
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic by Ian Hacking is an accessible textbook on probability and induction, written for students with no formal training in symbolic logic. This comprehensive course covers basic definitions, decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The book features a lively writing style, practical applications, and numerous exercises drawing from various fields such as psychology, ecology, economics, bioethics, engineering, and political science. Brief historical accounts provide insight into how fundamental ideas of probability and induction developed. With its systematic organization and presentation, this book is suitable for courses in philosophy, social sciences, or medical sciences seeking a clear explanation of the basic concepts. Ian Hacking is a renowned philosopher and author of several books on logic and philosophy, including The Logic of Statistical Inference and Representing and Intervening.
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