Of Induction: With Especial Reference To Mr. J. Stuart Mill's System Of Logic (1849)

By Anonymous and William Whewell

Book Overview

Of Induction: With Especial Reference To Mr. J. Stuart Mill�������s System Of Logic is a book written by William Whewell in 1849. The book is a critique of John Stuart Mill's System of Logic, which was published in 1843. Whewell argues that Mill's system of induction is flawed and that it cannot account for the complexity of scientific inquiry. Whewell proposes an alternative method of induction, which he calls the ""colligation of facts."" This method involves the systematic collection and analysis of data, and the identification of patterns and relationships between them. Whewell also discusses the role of hypotheses in scientific inquiry and argues that they are necessary for the advancement of knowledge. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is intended for a general audience interested in the philosophy of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164836242
• ISBN13: 9781164836247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"