The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics

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In a skilful argument based on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts, philosopher and physicist David Harriman here presents a groundbreaking solution to the problem of inductive generalisations and their relationship to the true state of being. The work of Ayn Rand has recently experienced a huge resurgence with her book Atlas Shrugged (Penguin, 2007) topping Amazon bestseller charts. Harriman here brings her philosophy to bear on the process of scientific discovery, opening it up to a whole new audience.

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Leonard Peikoff is universally recognized as the pre-eminent Rand scholar writing today. He worked closely with Ayn Rand for 30 years and was designated by her as her intellectual heir and heir to her estate. He has taught philosophy at Hunter College, Long Island University, and New York University, and hosted the national radio talk show "Philosophy- Who Needs It."