PHIL 211 - Inductive Logic

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Prerequisite: PHIL 111 This course explores the ideas and techniques of inductive logic that are of use in understanding, developing and appraising inductive arguments as they occur in philosophy, education and science. Specifically, the course examines sampling and statistics, Mill’s methods, the probability calculus, the traditional problem of induction, Goodman’s paradox and the new problem of induction. (CHUM)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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