The logical leap
Subtitle: induction in physics
By: David Harriman ; with an introduction by Leonard Peikoff
Publisher: New American Library
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9780451230058
Description: "... based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts; inspired by and expanding on a series of lectures by Leonard Peikoff"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The nature of concepts; title: Generalizations as hierarchical; title: Perceiving first-level causal connections; title: Conceptualizing first-level causal connections; title: The structure of inductive reasoning; title: Galileo's kinematics; title: Newton's optics; title: The methods of difference and agreement; title: Induction as inherent in conceptualization; title: The birth of celestial physics; title: Mathematics and causality; title: The power of mathematics; title: Proof of Kepler's theory; title: The development of dynamics; title: The discovery of universal gravitation; title: Discovery is proof; title: Chemical elements and atoms; title: The kinetic theory of gases; title: The unification of chemistry; title: The method of proof; title: Misapplying the inductive method; title: Abandoning the inductive method; title: Physics as inherently mathematical; title: The science of philosophy; title: An end-and a new beginning.