Probability and evidence : [based on the second series of John Dewey lectures, given at Columbia University in 1970 ; with two other esays] / A.J. Ayer

Ayer, A. J. (Alfred Jules)

ISBN 10: 0333127560 / ISBN 13: 9780333127568

Published by London : Macmillan, 1972

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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper and plastic wrapper somewhat dulled with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x,144p : 1 ill ; 23cm. Notes; "Based on a series of three lectures . delivered at Columbia University on 7, 8 and 9 April 1970. They constituted the second series of John Dewey Lectures". -Pref. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; pt. 1. Probability and evidence. The legacy of Hume -- A priori probability and the frequency theory -- The problem of confirmation -- pt. 2. Has Harrod answered Hume? -- pt. 3. The problem of conditionals. Subjects; Harrod, Roy Forbes Sir 1900-. Foundations of inductive logic. Harrod, Roy 1900-1978. Harrod, Roy. Foundations of inductive logic. Hume, David 1711-1776. Induction (Logic). Jurisprudence. Belief and doubt. Probabilities. Evidence. Conditionals (Logic). 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Probability and evidence : [based on the second series of John Dewey lectures, given at Columbia University in 1970 ; with two other esays] / A.J. Ayer
• Publisher: London : Macmillan
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333127560
• ISBN 13: 9780333127568
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

144p blue hardback, fresh and clean copy, first edition

About the Author

A. J. Ayer was the Wykeham Professor of Logic at the University of Oxford. His other books include Language, Truth, and Logic and Logical Positivism.Graham Macdonald is professor of philosophy at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Among other publications, he is the editor of Perception and Identity: Essays Presented to A. J. Ayer with His Replies.