In By Parallel Reasoning Paul Bartha proposes a normative theory of analogical arguments and raises questions and proposes answers regarding the criteria for evaluating analogical arguments, the philosophical justification for analogical reasoning, and the place of scientific analogies in the context of theoretical confirmation. INDICE: Preface; 1: Analogical arguments; 2: Philosophical theories; 3:Computational theories; 4: The articulation model; 5: Analogies in mathematics; 6: Similarity and patterns of generalization; 7: Analogy and epistemic values; 8: Analogy and symmetry; 9: Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
- ISBN: 978-0-19-532553-9
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 370
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés