The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference
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Ian Hacking
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Philosophical roots of probability theory's evolution.
If you’ve ever marveled at how probability underpins so much of modern-day science and reasoning, then Ian Hacking's "The Emergence of Probability" could captivate you. He takes you on a journey from a time when probability was a budding concept to its pivotal role today, all while framing it within the fascinating contexts of history, theology, and philosophy. This isn't just a book on mathematical concepts; it's a comprehensive narrative that showcases the intellectual evolution of ideas that shape our understanding of chance and uncertainty.
The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference
by
Ian Hacking
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ISBN: 9780521685573
Authors:
Ian Hacking
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 2006-07-31
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.98
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Historical records show that there was no real concept of probability in Europe before the mid-seventeenth century, although the use of dice and other randomizing objects was commonplace. Ian Hacking presents a philosophical critique of early ideas about probability, induction, and statistical inference and the growth of this new family of ideas in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. Hacking invokes a wide intellectual framework involving the growth of science, economics, and the theology of the period. He argues that the transformations that made it possible for probability concepts to emerge have constrained all subsequent development of probability theory and determine the space within which philosophical debate on the subject is still conducted. First published in 1975, this edition includes an introduction that contextualizes his book in light of developing philosophical trends.
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