Inference to the Best Explanation

by Peter Lipton

Inference to the Best Explanation is an unrivalled exposition of a theory of particular interest to students both of epistemology and the philosophy of science.

Genres: Philosophy, Science, Nonfiction, Logic

232 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 1991

Reviews

[Patrick Andersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neat introduction to the field. I had expected to see a more thorough treatment of the specific explanatory virtues - what they are, how to apply them, whether they are truth-apt, etc. But Lipton only mention these at a few places, and never with further lengthy elaboration. Thus 4 stars for a good introduction.

[- · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exciting read.

[Andrew Boyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book. Quite technical.

[Jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction into the process of inference to the best possible explanation.