Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evolution
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms
Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evolution
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms
Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465610707
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
I could have wished, in an introductory lecture of this kind, to say something of my predecessors; but I have not the knowledge necessary to do them justice, and I am afraid also that it would seem unbecoming in me to offer to pronounce a judgment on them or their work. The names of the two professors of philosophy who have so recently vacated their office will occur to every one's mind. The one is my immediate predecessor, who is fortunately still with us. His work is well known, and forms a part of the studies of the University: it would be unnecessary and presumptuous for me to praise it. The other, who was Waynflete Professor of Moral and Metaphysical philosophy is, alas, dead. I would I were able to pay a fitting tribute to his memory: but it requires far more learning than I can claim to appreciate fully his loss to the scientific world, and convey a true sense of it to others. And there is another difficulty—in him I have lost a kind and dear friend. This mention of the dead reminds me that it has also been my privilege to enjoy not only the teaching but the friendship of two of the most distinguished philosophers of our day in England and Germany—Professor Green and Professor Lotze. The feeling of those of us who came into more immediate contact with Professor Green is too deep for words. Professor Lotze was a striking figure even in Germany. He united diverse gifts in a remarkable way. He was an acute metaphysician and logician, a man of great artistic taste, a classical scholar, one of the foremost psychologists, and one of the foremost biologists in Germany.
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms
Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evolution
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms
Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evolution
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms, Etc
Author: John Cook WilsonOn an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms
Author: John Cook WilsonPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781334038310
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Excerpt from On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms: Inaugural Lecture Delivered October 15, 1889 I could have wished, in an introductory lecture of this kind, to say something of my predecessors; but I have not the knowledge necessary to do them justice, and I am afraid also that it would seem unbecoming in me to offer to pronounce a judgment on them or their work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
On an Evolutionist Theory of Axioms. Inaugural Lecture, Etc
Author: John Cook WilsonThe Structure of Biological Theories
Author: Paul ThompsonPublisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780887069338
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The central thesis of this book is that the semantic conception is a logical methodologically and heuristically richer and more accurate account of scientific theorizing, and in particular of theorizing in evolutionary biology, than the more widely adhered to syntactic conception. In this book, the author outlines both the conceptions indicating the significant problems with the syntactic conception; explains and criticizes two influential syntactic-conception accounts of the structure of evolutionary theorizing. Thompson also argues that the semantic conception provides a richer and more accurate understanding than the syntactic conception of sociobiological explanation, of the testability of sociobiology, and of the role of culture and cognition in evolutionary explanations of human behavior.
Evolution: Genesis and Revelations
Author: C. Leon HarrisPublisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438405847
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In this comprehensive history of evolutionism, C. Leon Harris has combined primary source readings with clear, pertinent background information, to provide a solid basic understanding of the ways scientists have arrived at today's views of evolution. Harris describes the major contributors to the theory of evolutionism, placing each in the context of the general cultural influences to which he was exposed. Each chapter also contains an explanation of the philosophical basis of the scientific approach of the period in question. A lengthy bibliography provides direction for further reading on this important and timely subject.
The Evolution of Reason
Author: William S. CooperPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521540254
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The formal systems of logic have ordinarily been regarded as independent of biology, but recent developments in evolutionary theory suggest that biology and logic may be intimately interrelated. In this book, William Cooper outlines a theory of rationality in which logical law emerges as an intrinsic aspect of evolutionary biology. This biological perspective on logic, though at present unorthodox, could change traditional ideas about the reasoning process. Cooper examines the connections between logic and evolutionary biology and illustrates how logical rules are derived directly from evolutionary principles, and therefore have no independent status of their own. Laws of decision theory, utility theory, induction, and deduction are reinterpreted as natural consequences of evolutionary processes. Cooper's connection of logical law to evolutionary theory ultimately results in a unified foundation for an evolutionary science of reason. It will be of interest to professionals and students of philosophy of science, logic, evolutionary theory, and cognitive science.