Carl G. Hempel (1905-1997) used to be one of many preeminent figures within the philosophical move of logical empiricism. The essays during this assortment come from the early and overdue classes of Hempel's profession. every one of these essays are not easy to trace down and 4 of them are showing in English for the 1st time. Cumulatively they give a clean standpoint on Hempel's highbrow improvement and at the upward thrust and death of logical empiricism. Richard Jeffrey has ready the gathering for e-book, and has provided introductory surveys to the essays in addition to a quick biographical caricature of Hempel.
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