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 assert 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 deduced defined definition degree of corroboration degree of falsifiability derived discussed elements equal Erkenntnis example existential fact finite formally singular probability frequency theory given Heisenberg hypothesis idea imaginary experiment independence induction inductivist infinite laws logical probability mathematical means measure ments metaphysical method momentum multiplication theorem n-tuple objective observations obtain occur p(ab particle physical position possible Postscript postulate precision predictions principle probability statements probability theory problem problem of induction protocol sentences quantum theory question relations relative frequencies result rule S₁ satisfied scientific segments selection according sense sequence simplicity singular statements tautology testable tests theory of probability universal statements zero