Arguments, Cognition, and Science: Consequences of Probabilistic Induction in Science

Rowman & Littlefield International (2020)
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Our reasoning evolved not for finding the truth, but for social bonding and convincing. This book highlights the consequences of these facts for scientific practice, and suggests how to correct the mistakes we still make.

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Andre Martins
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