Abduction, reason and science: processes of discovery and explanation
Auteur :
Magnani, L.
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781461346371
Date de publication :
21 nov. 2012
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This volume explores abduction (inference to explanatory hypotheses), an important but neglected topic in scientific reasoning. The main thesis is that abduction is a significant kind of scientific reasoning, helpful in delineating the first principles of a new theory of science.