{"product_id":"9780451230058","title":"The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by and expanding on a series of lectures presented by Leonard Peikoff, David Harriman presents a fascinating answer to the problem of induction-the epistemological question of how we can know the truth of inductive generalizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Objectivist Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e. As Dr. Peikoff subsequently explored the concept of induction, he sought out David Harriman, a physicist who had taught philosophy, for his expert knowledge of the scientific discovery process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, Harriman presents the result of a collaboration between scientist and philosopher. Beginning with a detailed discussion of the role of mathematics and experimentation in validating generalizations in physics-looking closely at the reasoning of scientists such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Lavoisier, and Maxwell-Harriman skillfully argues that the inductive method used in philosophy is in principle indistinguishable from the method used in physics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017550610672,"sku":"9780451230058","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780451230058_p0.jpg?v=1763704105","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780451230058","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}