{"product_id":"the-logical-leap-induction-in-physics","title":"The Logical Leap: Induction In Physics","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paper","offer_id":47088875667666,"sku":"9780451230058","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/indigo-pre-prod.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/the-logical-leap-induction-in-physics","provider":"Indigo Pre-Prod","version":"1.0","type":"link"}