The Logic of Scientific DiscoveryDonated by Sydney Harris. |
Contents
Translators Note Preface to the First Edition 1934 | 13 |
Preface to the English Edition 1958 | 15 |
PART I | 25 |
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absolute probability accepted appendix argument assertion assume assumption atomic atomic statements axiom of convergence axiom of randomness axiom system basic statements believe Bernoulli's theorem binomial formula Boolean Boolean algebra calculus of probability called Carnap chance-like concept construct contradict criticism deduced defined definition degree of confirmation degree of corroboration derived discussed Einstein elements empirical science epistemology example fact falsifiable finite formal frequency theory given Heisenberg's hypothesis idea imaginary experiment independence induction inductivist infinite initial conditions interpretation Keynes logical probability mathematical means measure metaphysical method momentum multiplication theorem n-tuple objective observation obtain occur p(ab particle physical position possible Postscript postulate precision predictions principle probability statements probability theory problem problem of induction quantum theory question refute relative frequencies result rule satisfied scientific segments sense sequence simplicity singular statements statistical tautology testable tests theory of probability universal statements zero