Studies in Archaeology: Philosophy and Archaeology presents the circumstances under which archeological hypotheses can be considered confirmed or disconfirmed. This book discusses the role of analogy in archeological reasoning, particularly in ascribing functions to archeological items. Organized into seven chapters, this book begins with an overview of the relationship between archeology and philosophy. This text then examines the importance of laws for archeology and discusses some essential features of law statements. ...
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Studies in Archaeology: Philosophy and Archaeology presents the circumstances under which archeological hypotheses can be considered confirmed or disconfirmed. This book discusses the role of analogy in archeological reasoning, particularly in ascribing functions to archeological items. Organized into seven chapters, this book begins with an overview of the relationship between archeology and philosophy. This text then examines the importance of laws for archeology and discusses some essential features of law statements. Other chapters consider the strong claims for the hypothetico-deductive method of confirmation in various works by archeologists. This book discusses as well the different uses of analogical reasoning in archeology and provides a discussion of the structure of analogical arguments, criteria for evaluating them, and their relations to the Bayesian arguments for confirmation. The final chapter deals with several issues related to the development of a theory of archeology. This book is a valuable resource for archeologists and philosophers.
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Fine. 1982, First Edition. Hardcover in Fine condition, with a blind stamp to the half title page, and a previous owner name, neat, to the rear free end paper. A clean, tight and sharp copy. No jacket present.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0126156506.
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Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 0126156506. Text clean and tight; no dust jacket; Studies in Archaeology; 8.80 X 6.10 X 0.80 inches; 203 pages.
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Near Fine. Inscribed by Salmon! First printing, 1982, hardcover with blue and brown cloth boards, octavo, 203pp., not illustrated. Book near fine with hint of shelfwear to boards, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. No DJ.
