Predicting the future
an introduction to the theory of forecasting
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Author
Publication
1998 - State University of New York Press, Albany, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
78,750 words, Guess
Page Count
315 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL656892M
- ISBN-100791435539
- OCLC Control Number36352372
- OCLC Control Numberpredictingfuture0000resc
- Library of Congress Control Number97001986
and 2 more
- LibraryThing1604733
- Goodreads3081162
Classifications
- DDC303.49
- LCCCB158 .R47 1998
Description
Nicholas Rescher develops a general theory of prediction that encompasses its fundamental principles, methodology, and practice and gives an overview of its promises and problems. Predicting the Future considers the anthropological and historical background of the predictive enterprise. It also examines the conceptual epistemic, and ontological principles that set the stage for predictive efforts. In short, Rescher explores the basic features of the predictive situation and considers their broader implications in science, in philosophy, and in the management of our daily affairs.
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