Probability and Evidence

In this influential study of central issues in the philosophy of science, Paul Horwich elaborates on an important conception of probability, diagnosing the failure of previous attempts to resolve these issues as stemming from a too-rigid conception of belief. Adopting a Bayesian strategy, he argues for a probabilistic approach, yielding a more complete understanding of the characteristics of scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface written by Colin Howson, illuminating its enduring importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry, this engaging work has been revived for a new generation of readers.

Author: Paul Horwich
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/26/2016
Pages: 146
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.11h x 6.02w x 0.45d
ISBN13: 9781316507018
ISBN10: 1316507017
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy