{"product_id":"the-logical-leap-induction-in-physics-paperback","title":"The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Harriman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeonard Peikoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures presented by Leonard Peikoff, David Harriman presents a fascinating answer to the problem of induction-the epistemological question of how we can know the truth of inductive generalizations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ayn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Objectivist Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e. As Dr. Peikoff subsequently explored the concept of induction, he sought out David Harriman, a physicist who had taught philosophy, for his expert knowledge of the scientific discovery process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here, Harriman presents the result of a collaboration between scientist and philosopher. Beginning with a detailed discussion of the role of mathematics and experimentation in validating generalizations in physics-looking closely at the reasoning of scientists such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Lavoisier, and Maxwell-Harriman skillfully argues that the inductive method used in philosophy is in principle indistinguishable from the method used in physics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonard Peikoff\u003c\/b\u003e is universally recognized as the pre-eminent Rand scholar writing today. He worked closely with \u003cb\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/b\u003e for 30 years and was designated by her as her intellectual heir and heir to her estate. He has taught philosophy at Hunter College, Long Island University, and New York University, and hosted the national radio talk show \"Philosophy: Who Needs It.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696552546367,"sku":"9780451230058","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c7f4829e62e2e77ba223f88318578161.webp?v=1765006894","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-logical-leap-induction-in-physics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}