Experience And Prediction: An Analysis Of The Foundations And The Structure Of Knowledge - Hardcover

Reichenbach, Hans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258106914 ISBN 13: 9781258106911

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

Experience and Prediction: An Analysis of the Foundations and the Structure of Knowledge is a philosophical book written by Hans Reichenbach. The book is an exploration of the relationship between experience and prediction, and how this relationship forms the basis of our knowledge. Reichenbach argues that all knowledge is based on experience, and that prediction is the means by which we extend our knowledge beyond what we have directly experienced. He examines the various ways in which we make predictions, including induction, deduction, and probability, and shows how these methods are used in science and other fields. Reichenbach also discusses the role of causality in prediction, and how our understanding of causality affects our ability to make accurate predictions. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence in forming and testing hypotheses, and argues that our knowledge of the world is always provisional and subject to revision in the face of new evidence. Overall, Experience and Prediction is a rigorous and insightful exploration of the foundations of knowledge, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, science, or epistemology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

The late Hans Reichenbach was Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles. His previous books include "The Theory of Probability" and "Philosophic Foundations of Quantum Mechanics" (University of California Press); "Elements of Symbolic Logic"; "Experience and Prediction"; and "Atom and Cosmos".

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258106914
• ISBN 13: 9781258106911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416