The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics

by David Harriman and Leonard Peikoff

Book Overview

A groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts. Inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures presented by Leonard Peikoff, David Harriman presents a fascinating answer to the problem of induction-the epistemological question of how we can know the truth of inductive generalizations. Ayn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology . As Dr...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451230051
• ISBN13: 9780451230058
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher