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New Book: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:48 am
by Oleksandr
The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics by David Harriman (Author) and Leonard Peikoff (Introduction)
This one is a special book for musashi! It is that book I've mentioned that talks about how to properly arrive to absolutes.
Product Description
A groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction, based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts.
Inspired 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.
Ayn Rand presented her revolutionary theory of concepts in her book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. 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.
Here, 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.
About the Author
David Harriman worked as a physicist for the U.S. Department of Defense and taught philosophy at California State University, San Bernardino. He recently founded the Falling Apple Science Institute, a nonprofit that promotes science education.
Re: New Book for Musashi: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:54 pm
by musashi
I’ll be looking for it in the summer (July 6th). Good beach reading?
David Harriman is an interesting cat Physicist/Philosopher! Hard science and philosophy used to be directly linked back in the 18th and 19th centuries. In our modern times the two areas are generally not linked. It will be interesting to read the book and see how Harriman can rejoin the two.
To really nail it I think Harriman will have to be on his “A game” for both Philosophy and Science. Flawed premises in either area would be a major fail (like say the Gravity analogy we’ve already discussed). And a fail would be a minor set back for Peikoff too. I wonder if they have a trusted panel of expert editors on this project? Ultimately I think a book like this could help me – I’d like to see it succeed.
Re: New Book for Musashi: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:22 pm
by Hieder
This is something I'm interested in at the moment. I've had difficulty dealing with several friends recently because of the topic of absolutes. It would be nice to have some additional logical and scientific evidence to back my claims of absolute mechanisms.
Re: New Book for Musashi: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:59 pm
by Oleksandr
If you want to get started you don't need to wait on the book. David Harriman has a number of articles on this topic already at The Objective Standard:
http://theobjectivestandard.com/blog/20 ... hysics.asp (see the end of the page)
These articles are available in full only to subscribers, though. (Of which I am one.
) But hey, even a few paragraphs there might give you something. See
http://www.theobjectivestandard.com/iss ... soning.asp
P.S. The first page of the book is available here:
http://www.thelogicalleap.com/firstpages
Re: New Book: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:45 pm
by Oleksandr
The book comes out in 2 days. \o/ You can pre-order now. I have!
Re: New Book: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:32 pm
by redhotrebel
Oleksandr wrote:The book comes out in 2 days. \o/ You can pre-order now. I have!
I think Olex is getting kickbacks from sales
Re: New Book: The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:14 pm
by Oleksandr
redhotrebel wrote:Oleksandr wrote:The book comes out in 2 days. \o/ You can pre-order now. I have!
I think Olex is getting kickbacks from sales
Silence! Drink your booze and keep mining or ratting!
Speaking of which, my pre-order has already shipped. \o/