And if we draw the larger portion of our examples from the physical rather than from the behavioral sciences, this is done merely for simplicity, succinctness, and similar conveniences of exposition rather than out of specialized concern ...
Dealing with the subject of probalilistic reasoning, this text attempts to make general philosophic sense of objective probabilities and explores their relationship to the problem of induction.
Besides this, the book presents, in adapted form, the relation with several other topics, such as, domain revision, aesthetic progress, abduction, inference to the best explanation, pragmatic aspects, probabilistic methods, belief revision ...
... nomic policy analysis. Galbraith himself pointed out that this is due to an alliance of 'mature' corporations and government; both hide their common goals of eco- nomic growth and power behind the screen of allegiance to – powerless ...
This book will serve as a bridge, facilitating the communication between mainstream economists, ecological economists, environmental researchers, government officials, entrepreneurs and ordinary people.’ Jianguo Qi, Professor at the ...