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R. B. Braithwaite (1900–1990)

Author of Scientific Explanation: A Study of the Function of Theory, Probability and Law in Science

5+ Works 133 Members

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Includes the names: Richard Bevan Braithwaite, Braithwaite Richard Brevan

Also includes: Richard Braithwaite (1)

Works by R. B. Braithwaite

Scientific Explanation: A Study of the Function of Theory, Probability and Law in Science (1953) 107 copies

Theory of Games as a Tool for the Moral Philosopher (1955) 17 copies

An Empiricist's View of the Nature of Religious Belief (1973) 7 copies

George Edward Moore, 1873-1958 1 copy

The state of religious belief : an inquiry based on "The Nation and Athenum" questionnaire 1 copy

Associated Works

Alice in Wonderland [Norton Critical Edition, 1st ed.] (1971) — Contributor — 158 copies, 3 reviews

The Foundations of Mathematics and Other Logical Essays (1931) — Editor, some editions — 64 copies, 1 review

Alan Turing: His Work and Impact (2013) — Contributor — 43 copies

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Legal name: Braithwaite, Richard Bevan
Birthdate: 1900-01-15
Date of death: 1990-04-21
Gender: male
Occupations: philosopher
Relationships: Masterman, Margaret (wife)
Nationality: UK
Associated Place (for map): UK

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Members: 133
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ISBNs: 9

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