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Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference
- Narrated by: John-Michael Kuczynski
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Publisher's Summary
According to David Hume, the concept of causation and probability are to be understood in terms of the concepts of similarity and repetition. In this book, it is shown that they are to be understood in terms of the concept of continuity. One corollary is that there is no legitimate basis for skepticism concerning the legitimacy of inductive inference. Another is that anti-realism about theoretical entities is misconceived.
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- Tina
- 12-23-16
smartest book on audible
Where does Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
ideal for students, number 1
Who was your favorite character and why?
no characters
Which scene was your favorite?
discussion of computers and probability
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
discussion of computers and probability
Any additional comments?
searingly sharp
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- Gregor
- 12-24-16
K's best book, love it
Would you consider the audio edition of Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference to be better than the print version?
philosophy meets science
What did you like best about this story?
the combination of philosophy and science
Which character – as performed by John-Michael Kuczynski – was your favorite?
the discussion of computers
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
almost, but a lot of info for one sitting
Any additional comments?
sharp, witty
6 people found this helpful
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- Yuvi
- 12-23-16
complex, difficult, brilliant
Where does Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
top 20, out of 100 or so
What was one of the most memorable moments of Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference?
the discussion of causation
Have you listened to any of John-Michael Kuczynski’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
yes, he's getting better, sound quality is good. more commanding
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
a lot of information. clear. complex. but clear. hard to explain.
Any additional comments?
a distinctive and authentic voice. i really like this guy.
6 people found this helpful
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- Ozge
- 06-17-17
clear, thorough, intense
If you could sum up Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference in three words, what would they be?
fast, accurate, true
What other book might you compare Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference to and why?
maybe some book by j.s. mill, one of those great treatise writers of yesterday. the author is a 'theory builder'--a big idea man, like darwin, freud, one of those people.
What about John-Michael Kuczynski’s performance did you like?
It was direct. No varnish. But subtly modulated, beneath a hard hitting exterior.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Too much info for that.
Any additional comments?
A brilliant book. I don't know why I hadn't heard of this guy before.
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- Flossy
- 12-29-16
Beyond super
Where does Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top two or three.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kuczynski himself.
What about John-Michael Kuczynski’s performance did you like?
As a physics professor, I know how hard it is to give lectures. Kuczynski can lecture!
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Theoretical Knowledge and Inductive Inference.
Any additional comments?
heavy but fast paced, if that makes any sense.
