Thought by Gilbert H. Harman (English) Paperback Book

Description: Thought by Gilbert H. Harman Original copyright date: 1973. First Princeton paperback edition: 1974. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thoughts and other mental states are defined by their role in a functional system. Since it is easier to determine when we have knowledge than when reasoning has occurred, Gilbert Harman attempts to answer the latter question by seeing what assumptions about reasoning would best account for when we have knowledge and when not. He describes induction as inference to the best explanation, or more precisely as a modification of beliefs that seeks to minimize change and maximize explanatory coherence. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Author Biography Gilbert Harman is Stuart Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University and the author of "Explaining Value and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy" and "Reasoning, Meaning, and Mind." Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Contents, pg. ix*Chapter 1. Introduction, pg. 1*Chapter 2. Reasons and Reasoning, pg. 24*Chapter 3. Mental Processes, pg. 34*Chapter 4. Thought and Meaning, pg. 54*Chapter 5. Truth and Structure, pg. 67*Chapter 6. Thought and Language, pg. 84*Chapter 7. Knowledge and Probability, pg. 112*Chapter 8. Knowledge and Explanation, pg. 126*Chapter 9. Evidence One Does Not Possess, pg. 142*Chapter 10. Conclusions as Total Views, pg. 155*Chapter 11. Inference in Perception, pg. 173*Chapter 12. Inference in Memory, pg. 189*References, pg. 195*Index, pg. 197 Long Description Thoughts and other mental states are defined by their role in a functional system. Since it is easier to determine when we have knowledge than when reasoning has occurred, Gilbert Harman attempts to answer the latter question by seeing what assumptions about reasoning would best account for when we have knowledge and when not. He describes induction as inference to the best explanation, or more precisely as a modification of beliefs that seeks to minimize change and maximize explanatory coherence. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691618054 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library Year 2015 ISBN-10 0691618054 ISBN-13 9780691618050 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 121 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 210 Short Title THOUGHT Language English Media Book Translated from English Series Number 1852 Publication Date 2015-03-08 UK Release Date 2015-03-08 NZ Release Date 2015-03-08 US Release Date 2015-03-08 Author Gilbert H. Harman Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691071886 AU Release Date 2015-05-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161694576;

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