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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... read more
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More than three centuries have passed since the scientific revolution culminated in the outstanding achievement of Isaac Newton.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
Preface
1. The Foundation
The Nature of Concepts
Generalizations as Hierarchical
Perceiving First-Level Causal Connections
The Structure of Inductive Reasoning
2. Experimental Method
Galileo's Kinematics
Newton's Optics
The Methods of Difference and Agreement
Induction as Inherent in Conceptualization
3. The Mathematical Universe
The Birth of Celestial Physics
Mathematics and Causality
The Power of Mathematics
Proof of Kepler's Theory
4. Newton's Integration
The Development of Dynamics
The Discovery of Universal Gravitation
Discovery is Proof
5. The Atomic Theory
Chemical Elements and Atoms
The Kinetic Theory
The Unification of Chemistry
The Method of Proof
6. Causes of Error
Misapplying the Inductive Method
Abandoning the Inductive Method
7. The Role of Mathematics and Philosophy
Physics as Inherently Mathematical
The Science of Philosophy
An End-and a New Beginning
References
Index
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Harriman (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Leonard Peikoff (Introduction)
- Ginger Legato (Designer)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: New American Library (a division of Penguin Group USA Inc.)
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2010
ISBN: 978-0-451-23005-8
Page Count: 275
Publisher: New American Library (a division of Penguin Group USA Inc.)
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2010
ISBN: 978-0-451-23005-8
Page Count: 275
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: BC37.H36 2010
- Dewey: 161-de22
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