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Peirce on inference : validity, strength, and the community of inquirers /

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Inference is at the core of all inquiry, whether philosophical or scientific. If we hope to ascertain what is true, we must follow sound procedures of inquiry. The American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914), who was also a leading scientist of his age, spent his life reflecting on what...

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Main Author: Atkins, Richard Kenneth (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Subjects:
Peirce, Charles S. > (Charles Sanders), > 1839-1914.
Peirce, Charles S. > (Charles Sanders), > 1839-1914
Inference.
Inférence (Logique)
History & Philosophy.
MATHEMATICS.
Modern.
History & Surveys.
PHILOSOPHY.
Philosophy & Social Aspects.
SCIENCE.
Inference
Philosophy: logic.
Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Inference is at the core of all inquiry, whether philosophical or scientific. If we hope to ascertain what is true, we must follow sound procedures of inquiry. The American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914), who was also a leading scientist of his age, spent his life reflecting on what these procedures are, whether they are valid, and how we can make our inferences stronger. Peirce on Inference presents a comprehensive account of Peirce's lifelong reflections on these topics, including how Peirce responds to various objections to the validity of inferences.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0197689078
9780197689097
0197689094
9780197689073