Alexander Bain (11 June 1818 – 18 September 1903) was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism and a prominent and innovat...
The theory of Probable Evidence is the mathematical contribution to Logic, and is of paramount importance. Alexander Bain
The theory of Probable Evidence is the mathematical contribution to Logic, and is of paramount importance.
Disinterestedness is as great a puzzle and paradox as ever. Indeed, strictly speaking, it is a species of irrationality, or insanity, as regards the individual’s self; Alexander Bain
Disinterestedness is as great a puzzle and paradox as ever. Indeed, strictly speaking, it is a species of irrationality, or insanity, as regards the individual’s self;
A contradiction of the most essential nature of a sentient being, which is to move to pleasure and from pain. Alexander Bain
A contradiction of the most essential nature of a sentient being, which is to move to pleasure and from pain.
It exemplifies the devices for establishing a fact, or a law, under every variety of circumstances; it saps the credit of everything that is affirmed without being properly attested. Alexander Bain
It exemplifies the devices for establishing a fact, or a law, under every variety of circumstances; it saps the credit of everything that is affirmed without being properly attested.
Of Science generally we can remark, first, that it is the most perfect embodiment of Truth, and of the ways of getting at Truth. Alexander Bain
Of Science generally we can remark, first, that it is the most perfect embodiment of Truth, and of the ways of getting at Truth.
The arguments for the two substances [mind and body] have, we believe, entirely lost their validity; they are no longer compatible with ascertained science and clear thinking. Alexander Bain
The arguments for the two substances [mind and body] have, we believe, entirely lost their validity; they are no longer compatible with ascertained science and clear thinking.
The uncertainty where to look for the next opening of discovery brings the pain of conflict and the debility of indecision. Alexander Bain
The uncertainty where to look for the next opening of discovery brings the pain of conflict and the debility of indecision.
Instinct is defined as the untaught ability to perform actions of all kinds, and more especially such as are necessary or useful to the animal. Alexander Bain
Instinct is defined as the untaught ability to perform actions of all kinds, and more especially such as are necessary or useful to the animal.
Mathematics, including not merely Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and the higher Calculus, but also the applied Mathematics of Natural Philosophy, has a marked and peculiar method or character; Alexander Bain
Mathematics, including not merely Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and the higher Calculus, but also the applied Mathematics of Natural Philosophy, has a marked and peculiar method or character;
The method of arithmetical teaching is perhaps the best understood of any of the methods concerned with elementary studies. Alexander Bain
The method of arithmetical teaching is perhaps the best understood of any of the methods concerned with elementary studies.
The very important idea of solving a problem within limits of error is an element of rational culture, coming from the same source. Alexander Bain
The very important idea of solving a problem within limits of error is an element of rational culture, coming from the same source.
The distinction between laws and co-efficients applies in every department of causation. Alexander Bain
The distinction between laws and co-efficients applies in every department of causation.
