The principles of science : a treatise on logic and scientific method by Jevons
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"The Principles of Science: A Treatise on Logic and Scientific Method" by W. Stanley Jevons is a detailed scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the foundations of logic and the scientific method, addressing how reasoning can be applied to both physical and societal phenomena. By examining the principles behind inductive and deductive reasoning, the book aims to enhance understanding of how scientific inquiry is conducted. The opening
of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of the relationship between reasoning and scientific discovery. Jevons discusses the rapid advancement of physical sciences compared to the slower evolution of logical theory, emphasizing the importance of understanding the methods of reasoning utilized in scientific practice. He aims to establish that there is no distinct method of induction separate from deduction; instead, induction operates as an inverse of deduction. The early chapters introduce foundational laws of thought, identity, and the nature of inference, indicating a rigorous approach to building a comprehensive framework for scientific reasoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jevons, William Stanley, 1835-1882 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32010247 |
| Title | The principles of science : a treatise on logic and scientific method |
| Original Publication | London: Macmillan and Co., 1883. |
| Contents | Book I. Formal logic, deductive and inductive -- Book II. Number, variety, and probability -- Book III. Methods of measurement -- Book IV. Inductive investigation -- Book V. Generalisation, analogy, and classification -- Book VI. Reflections on the results and limits of scientific method. |
| Credits | Thiers Halliwell, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- Methodology |
| Subject | Logic |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74864 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74864-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1020 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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