Experience and Prediction
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Experience and Prediction is a seminal philosophical work by Hans Reichenbach that develops a logical and probabilistic foundation for scientific knowledge and induction within the framework of logical empiricism.
All labels observed (1)
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| Experience and Prediction canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1325996 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Experience and Prediction Context triple: [Hans Reichenbach, notableWork, Experience and Prediction]
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A.
Models of Bounded Rationality
Models of Bounded Rationality is a collection of Herbert A. Simon’s influential works that develop the concept of bounded rationality, explaining how real-world decision-making is constrained by limited information, cognitive capacity, and time.
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B.
On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
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C.
Work: A Story of Experience
"Work: A Story of Experience" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott that follows a young woman’s struggles for independence and meaningful employment in 19th-century America.
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D.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
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E.
On Practice
"On Practice" is a philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that expounds a Marxist theory of knowledge, emphasizing the primacy of practical experience in the formation and testing of ideas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Experience and Prediction Target entity description: Experience and Prediction is a seminal philosophical work by Hans Reichenbach that develops a logical and probabilistic foundation for scientific knowledge and induction within the framework of logical empiricism.
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A.
Models of Bounded Rationality
Models of Bounded Rationality is a collection of Herbert A. Simon’s influential works that develop the concept of bounded rationality, explaining how real-world decision-making is constrained by limited information, cognitive capacity, and time.
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B.
On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
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C.
Work: A Story of Experience
"Work: A Story of Experience" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott that follows a young woman’s struggles for independence and meaningful employment in 19th-century America.
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D.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
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E.
On Practice
"On Practice" is a philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that expounds a Marxist theory of knowledge, emphasizing the primacy of practical experience in the formation and testing of ideas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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philosophical book ⓘ |
| aim |
to clarify the role of experience in prediction and confirmation
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to provide a logical and probabilistic foundation for scientific knowledge ⓘ |
| author | Hans Reichenbach ⓘ |
| concerns |
criteria for rational belief in scientific hypotheses
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relation between empirical data and theoretical statements ⓘ structure of scientific explanation ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
analysis of the logical structure of scientific laws
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distinction between context of discovery and context of justification ⓘ inductive inferences can be justified via probability theory ⓘ probability provides a logical structure for prediction ⓘ scientific knowledge is grounded in probabilistic relations among experiences ⓘ use of probability to analyze confirmation and testing ⓘ |
| describedAs |
foundational study of induction in science
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major contribution to the philosophy of probability ⓘ seminal work in logical empiricism ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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logic ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ probability theory ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOn |
the justification of scientific method
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the nature of probability ⓘ the problem of induction ⓘ |
| influenced |
Carl Hempel
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Wesley C. Salmon ⓘ contemporary philosophy of science ⓘ philosophy of probability ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Albert Einstein
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David Hume ⓘ Immanuel Kant ⓘ logical positivists ⓘ |
| mainLanguage | English ⓘ |
| movement |
logical empiricism
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linked to:
logical positivism
logical positivism ⓘ |
| philosophicalApproach |
frequentist interpretation of probability
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logical analysis of scientific concepts ⓘ probabilistic justification of induction ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| topic |
causality
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confirmation theory ⓘ experience ⓘ induction ⓘ prediction ⓘ probability ⓘ scientific knowledge ⓘ |
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Subject: Experience and Prediction Description of subject: Experience and Prediction is a seminal philosophical work by Hans Reichenbach that develops a logical and probabilistic foundation for scientific knowledge and induction within the framework of logical empiricism.
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Reichenbach