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Inductive Logic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Grier Hibben

 
9780666553447: Inductive Logic (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the science of reasoning with Inductive Logic — a clear, student-friendly guide that shows how observation, experimentation, and imagination lead to solid knowledge.

This accessible work explains how induction and deduction work together, not as rivals but as two sides of the same process. It uses concrete examples from science and everyday reasoning to illuminate how we test premises, form hypotheses, and build reliable generalizations. The author aims to bridge formal logic and real-world inquiry, helping readers think more clearly about evidence, inference, and scientific method.

  • Understand the two aspects of inference: its psychological experience and its logical grounds.
  • Explore how hypotheses are formed, tested, and refined with real-world examples.
  • Learn how inductive methods apply across the sciences and everyday problems.
  • See how imagination guides scientific reasoning while remaining tied to known facts.
Ideal for readers of philosophy, science, and critical thinking who want a practical roadmap to inductive reasoning and its role in discovery.

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