On the argument by analogy

Philosophy of Science 31 (1):34-39 (1964)
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Conditions are stated under which the "argument by analogy" is consistent with the principle of inverse probability. It is contended that the argument by analogy, in conjunction with a crucial test, has a legitimate place in scientific logic. As an example the astrophysical problem of solar granulation is discussed in detail and other examples are mentioned more briefly

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An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis.John Hospers - 1956 - Philosophy 33 (124):70-71.
Scientific Inference.L. E. Palmieri & Sir Harold Jeffreys - 1957 - Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 18 (2):269.
The place of induction in science.Mario Bunge - 1960 - Philosophy of Science 27 (3):262-270.

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