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Robert Burch

 

Education

Ph.D. Philosophy, Rice University 1969
B.A. Mathematics, Rice University 1965

Areas of Interest

Logic
History of Logic
Non-Deductive Logic
American Philosophy

 

Robert Burch works primarily on the logical theories of C. S. Peirce and Josiah Royce. His current special interest is Inductive Logic, Abductive Logic, and the computer instrumentation of these kinds of logic. His published work includes the first proof of Peirce's Reduction Thesis and his computer programs are widely used in connection with problems in homeland security.