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Predicting the Future: An Introduction to the Theory of Forecasting
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Focusing on the theory and practice of prediction, the book delves into why some areas allow for successful forecasting while others do not. It outlines the methodologies and resources that enhance predictive capabilities, alongside the challenges faced in this endeavor. Nicholas Rescher provides an anthropological and historical context for prediction, exploring its fundamental principles and broader implications across science, philosophy, and everyday life management. The work ultimately seeks to illuminate the complexities and potential of our efforts to foresee the future.
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Predicting the Future: An Introduction to the Theory of Forecasting, Nicholas Rescher
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- 1997
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- Title
- Predicting the Future: An Introduction to the Theory of Forecasting
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nicholas Rescher
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780791435533
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on the theory and practice of prediction, the book delves into why some areas allow for successful forecasting while others do not. It outlines the methodologies and resources that enhance predictive capabilities, alongside the challenges faced in this endeavor. Nicholas Rescher provides an anthropological and historical context for prediction, exploring its fundamental principles and broader implications across science, philosophy, and everyday life management. The work ultimately seeks to illuminate the complexities and potential of our efforts to foresee the future.