An edition of The logical leap (2010)

The logical leap

induction in physics

The logical leap
David Harriman, David Harriman
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An edition of The logical leap (2010)

The logical leap

induction in physics

"... based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts; inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures by Leonard Peikoff"--P. [4] of cover.

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Language
English
Pages
275

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Table of Contents

The nature of concepts
Generalizations as hierarchical
Perceiving first-level causal connections
Conceptualizing first-level causal connections
The structure of inductive reasoning
Galileo's kinematics
Newton's optics
The methods of difference and agreement
Induction as inherent in conceptualization
The birth of celestial physics
Mathematics and causality
The power of mathematics
Proof of Kepler's theory
The development of dynamics
The discovery of universal gravitation
Discovery is proof
Chemical elements and atoms
The kinetic theory of gases
The unification of chemistry
The method of proof
Misapplying the inductive method
Abandoning the inductive method
Physics as inherently mathematical
The science of philosophy
An end-and a new beginning.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
161
Library of Congress
BC57 .H36 2010

The Physical Object

Pagination
xii, 275 p. :
Number of pages
275

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL24478568M
ISBN 10
0451230051
ISBN 13
9780451230058
LCCN
2010009813
OCLC/WorldCat
462902937

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL15520353W

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