Illustrations of the Logic of Science (Paperback)

Charles S. Peirce's "Illustrations of the Logic of Science" is an early work in the philosophy of science and the official birthplace of pragmatism. It contains Peirce's two most influential papers: "The Fixation of Belief" and "How to Make Our Ideas Clear," as well as discussions on the theory of probability, the ground of induction, the relation between science and religion, and the logic of abduction. Unsatisfied with the result and driven by a constant, almost feverish urge to improve his work, Peirce spent considerable time and effort revising these papers. These efforts gained significant momentum after the turn of the century when Peirce sought to establish his role in the development of pragmatism while distancing himself from the more popular versions that had become current. The present edition brings together the original series as it appeared in "Popular Science Monthly" and a selection of Peirce's later revisions, many of which remained hidden in the mass of messy manuscripts that were left behind after his death in 1914.

General

Imprint:	Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	June 2014
Editors:	Cornelis De Waal
Authors:	Charles Sanders Peirce
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-0-8126-9849-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General
LSN:	0-8126-9849-5
Barcode:	9780812698497

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