Statistical Method and the Peircean Account of Truth.

Proves that philosopher Peirce's opinions about the nature of truth and reality were influenced by statistical methodology and the theory of probability. His experience with statistical methodologies of sampling theory and theory of errors; Miscontruals of the Peircean account of truth; Philosophe...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Philosophy Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 287 - 315
Main Author: Reynolds, Andrew
Format: Article
Published: Cambridge University Press Jun2000
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