Abduction, Reason and Science: Processes of Discovery and Explanation

by Lorenzo Magnani

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This volume explores abduction (inference to explanatory hypotheses), an important but neglected topic in scientific reasoning. My aim is to inte- grate philosophical, cognitive, and computational issues, while also discuss- ing some cases of reasoning in science and medicine. The main thesis is that abduction is a significant kind of scientific reasoning, helpful in delineating the first principles of a new theory of science. The status of abduction...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1461346371

ISBN13:9781461346371

Release Date:November 2012

Publisher:Springer

Length:205 Pages

Weight:0.72 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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Logic & Language Philosophy Politics & Government Psychology Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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