The Logical Leap

The Logical Leap
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9781101659977
ISBN-13 : 1101659971
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Book Synopsis The Logical Leap by : David Harriman

Download or read book The Logical Leap written by David Harriman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts. Inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures presented by Leonard Peikoff, David Harriman presents a fascinating answer to the problem of induction-the epistemological question of how we can know the truth of inductive generalizations. Ayn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. As Dr. Peikoff subsequently explored the concept of induction, he sought out David Harriman, a physicist who had taught philosophy, for his expert knowledge of the scientific discovery process. Here, Harriman presents the result of a collaboration between scientist and philosopher. Beginning with a detailed discussion of the role of mathematics and experimentation in validating generalizations in physics-looking closely at the reasoning of scientists such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Lavoisier, and Maxwell-Harriman skillfully argues that the inductive method used in philosophy is in principle indistinguishable from the method used in physics.


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