Evidence (Darwin College Lectures, Series Number 19) - Softcover

Bell, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521710197 ISBN 13: 9780521710190

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Eight distinguished experts from a wide range of disciplines consider the nature and the use of evidence in the modern world. Peter Lipton begins the book by analysing evidence in general philosophical terms. Carlo Ginzurg then examines the ambiguities of historical evidence. Vincent Courtillot analyses the evidence for cataclysmic geological change. Monica Grady considers the evidence for life in space. Brian Greene discusses superstring theory and the quest for a unified theory of the universe. Philip Dawid explores the uses and abuses of statistical evidence in landmark legal cases while Cherie Booth looks at the role of evidence in domestic and international law. In the final chapter Karen Armstrong considers the role of evidence in religious belief.

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Book Description:

In this highly accessible book eight distinguished experts from a wide range of disciplines consider the nature and use of evidence in the modern world. It examines the role of evidence in areas including geological change, superstring theory, law and religious belief.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521710197
• ISBN 13: 9780521710190
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212