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Arguments, Cognition, and Science - Need and Consequences of Probabilistic Induction in Science (Hardcover)
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Arguments, Cognition, and Science - Need and Consequences of Probabilistic Induction in Science (Hardcover)
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Our reasoning evolved not for finding the truth, but for social
bonding and convincing. The best logical methods humans have
created provide no path to truth, unless something is assumed as
true from the start. Other than that, we only have methods for
attempting to measure uncertainty. This book highlights the
consequences of these facts for scientific practice, and suggests
how to correct the mistakes we still make. But even our best
methods to measure uncertainty might require infinite resources to
provide solid answers. This conclusion has important consequences
for when and how much we can trust arguments and scientific
results. The author suggests ways we can improve our current
practices, and argues that theoretical work is a fundamental part
of the most effective way to do science.
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