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1. Hypothetical Fallibilism in Peirce and Jevons.

Author

Batts, Vicent, Cook, Thomas, and Lincourt, John

Subjects
*METHODOLOGY, *INDUCTION (Logic), *PHILOSOPHERS
Abstract

Compares the methodologies of philosophers Charles S. Peirce and William S. Jevons in topics such as induction, deduction and fallibilism. Mathematics, philosophy and idioscopy as the general branches of knowledge; Evolutionary standpoint of Peirce concerning the historical character of scientific inquiry; Overview of the theory of abduction.

Published
1979

2. Some Comments on Cheng, Peirce, and Inductive Validity.

Author

Pinkham, Gordon N.

Subjects
*PHILOSOPHERS, *INDUCTION (Logic), *LOGIC
Abstract

Comments on philosopher Chung-ying Cheng's view on induction. Argument for a frequency theory of induction; Discussion on Charles Peirce's view on induction.

Published
1967

3. Peirce's Probabilistic Theory of Inductive Validity.

Author

Chung-ying Cheng

Subjects
*INFERENCE (Logic), *PROBABILITY theory, *INDUCTION (Logic), *PHILOSOPHERS
Abstract

Examines the general theory inference of philosopher Charles Peirce. Overview of the probabilistic theory of inductive validity in which his justification of induction; Factors which are relevant for an inference and its validity; Distinction between a logical leading principle and a factual or material leading principle.

Published
1966

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