John Venn / The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic 1st Edition 1889

Description: The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic Author: Venn, John Title: The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic Publication: London: Macmillan and Co., 1889 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 8vo. [4], v-xx, [1], 2-594, [2] (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. Purple publisher's cloth with blind borders on each board, gilt lettering and rules on the spine. Black coated endpapers and pastedowns. Oxford DNB, John R. Gibbins, "Venn, John (1834-1923)". Risse Logica II, 123. Slater 968. Lukas M. Verburgt, John Venn: A Life in Logic. John Venn was influenced by De Morgan, George Boole, and John Stuart Mill (all accomplished logicians). He pioneered the frequency theory of probability in which "assertions of probability are understood as purely empirically based judgements on the recurrence of types of events over time, independent of an observer's feelings". His analysis of the wide variety of uses of the term "probability" was original, with his argument that the theory of probability had uses for a limited portion of human actions. Venn's application of this argument to the moral sciences was an important contribution to the field of statistical and philosophical research. He was the first to craft the Venn diagram, a key tool in testing propositions and syllogisms, representing sets, and unions and intersections between multiple sets. These diagrams are still of course in use today in mathematics and in numerous other fields. In this book, Venn sketches a middle path between the logical work of Boole and Mill. An influence on J.M. Keynes as well as Russell and Moore, Venn's work and legacy helped galvanize the next generation of Cambridge-trained philosophers and logicians. Very Good. Minor rubbing to the extremities, a small name on the half-title page and a few contemporary pencil annotations to the margins. Seller ID: 000012805 Subject: Mathematics, Philosophy, Science Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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