Gregory Johnson
Argument and Inference: An Introduction to Inductive Logic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262035255
- author:
- Gregory Johnson
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.4 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, , Gregory Johnson,Argument and Inference: An Introduction to Inductive Logic,MIT Press,0262035251,Philosophy,Logic,Induction (Logic),Miscellaneous items,Philosophy / Logic,Philosophy: logic
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- New
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Description
This introduction to inductive logic provides a thorough and practical understanding of arguments and the rules used for making inferences. By representing different types of inferences as arguments, readers can see that the purpose is always to generate a probable conclusion.
The book covers various types of inferences, including induction by confirmation, inference to the best explanation, and Mill's methods, as well as those requiring probability calculus, such as proportional syllogism and Bayes' rule. Each chapter includes practice problems and their solutions, along with additional material on related topics.
Suitable for courses in critical thinking, inductive logic, informal logic, and philosophy of science, this textbook offers a coherent theme while covering the type of reasoning used in day-to-day life and various sciences.
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