Andrew Bell, John Swenson-Wright, Karin Tybjerg

Evidence

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Eight distinguished experts from a wide range of disciplines consider the nature and the use of evidence in the modern world. Peter Lipton begins the book by analysing evidence in general philosophical terms. Carlo Ginzurg then examines the ambiguities of historical evidence. Vincent Courtillot analyses the evidence for cataclysmic geological change. Monica Grady considers the evidence for life in space. Brian Greene discusses superstring theory and the quest for a unified theory of the universe. Philip Dawid explores the uses and abuses of statistical evidence in landmark legal cases while Cherie Booth looks at the role of evidence in domestic and international law. In the final chapter Karen Armstrong considers the role of evidence in religious belief.

Produktdetails

• Darwin College Lectures 19
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 366g
• ISBN-13: 9780521710190
• ISBN-10: 0521710197
• Artikelnr.: 23407726

Autorenporträt

John Swenson-Wright is a lecturer in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Cambridge.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction John Swenson-Wright, Andrew Bell and Karin Tybjerg
1. Evidence and explanation Peter Lipton
2. Representing the enemy: historical evidence and its ambiguities Carlo Ginzberg
3. Evidence for catastrophes in the evolution of life and Earth Vincent Courtillot
4. Evidence for life beyond Earth? Monica M. Grady
5. Evidence in theory Brian Greene
6. Statistics and the law Philip Dawid
7. Legal evidence: judging the verities of advocates Cherie Booth
8. Evidence for religious faith: a red herring Karen Armstrong
Notes on contributors
Index.

Rezensionen

'Most enjoyable. Very thought-provoking. Important.' Biologist