A Primer of Probability Logic

Author:   Ernest W. Adams (University of California, Berkeley)
Publisher:   Centre for the Study of Language & Information
Volume:   68
ISBN:  

9781575860664


Pages:   390
Publication Date:   13 October 1998
Format:   Paperback
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A Primer of Probability Logic


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This book is meant to be a primer, that is, an introduction, to probability logic, a subject that appears to be in its infancy. Probability logic is a subject envisioned by Hans Reichenbach and largely created by Adams. It treats conditionals as bearers of conditional probabilities and discusses an appropriate sense of validity for arguments such conditionals, as well as ordinary statements as premisses. This is a clear well-written text on the subject of probability logic, suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduates, but also of interest to professional philosophers. There are well-thought-out exercises, and a number of advanced topics treated in appendices, while some are brought up in exercises and some are alluded to only in footnotes. By this means, it is hoped that the reader will at least be made aware of most of the important ramifications of the subject and its tie-ins with current research, and will have some indications concerning recent and relevant literature.

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Author:   Ernest W. Adams (University of California, Berkeley)
Publisher:   Centre for the Study of Language & Information
Imprint:   Centre for the Study of Language & Information
Volume:   68
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.525kg
ISBN:  

9781575860664


ISBN 10:   157586066
Pages:   390
Publication Date:   13 October 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to probability logic; 2. Probability and logic; 3. Deduction and probability; Part I. Statics: 4. Conditional probability and conditionalisation; 5. Probability and deduction; Part II. Dynamics: 6. Probability conditionals: Basics; 7. Formal theory: Derivations and related matters; 8. Truth, triviality, and controversy; 9. Practical reason; 10. The pragmatics of probability; Appendices; Answers to exercises.

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