An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic

An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic by Ian Hacking

This is an introductory 2001 textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions of induction and probability, and considers such topics as decision theory, Bayesianism, frequency ideas, and the philosophical problem of induction. The key features of this book are a lively and vigorous prose style; lucid and systematic organization and presentation of ideas; many practical applications; a rich supply of exercises drawing on examples from such fields as psychology, ecology, economics, bioethics, engineering, and political science; numerous brief historical accounts of how fundamental ideas of probability and induction developed; and a full bibliography of further reading.

'Hacking's book excels … especially in the practical, concrete examplesIt uses minimal mathematics and presumes no acquaintance with symbolic logic. It is well suited for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses in inductive logic or related areas (such as philosophy of science or methodology courses in particular empirical sciences). The book gives a nice introduction to inductive logic.' Harry Gensler, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'This is, as intended, a very introductory text in probability and inductive logic.' Zentralblatt für Mathematik

Ian Hacking is the winner of the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2009.

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ISBN 13	9780521775014
ISBN 10	0521775019
Title	An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic
Author	Ian Hacking
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2001-07-02
Number of pages	322
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