Hume's Problem: Induction and the Justification of Belief

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2003
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Physical theory routinely predicts the values of observable magnitudes within very small ranges of error. The chance of this sort of predictive success without a true theory suggests that Hume's argument is flawed. Howson argues that there is no flaw and examines the implications of this disturbing conclusion.

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Physical theory routinely predicts the values of observable magnitudes within very small ranges of error. The chance of this sort of predictive success without a true theory suggests that Hume's argument is flawed. Howson argues that there is no flaw and examines the implications of this disturbing conclusion.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 27 Feb 2003
ISBN 10: 019825038X
ISBN 13: 9780198250388