The Emergence of Probability, a Philosophical Study of Early Ideas About Probability, Induction, and Statistical Inference
a Philosophical Study of Early Ideas About Probability, Induction, and Statistical Inference
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Ian Hacking's "The Emergence of Probability" is a scholarly work exploring the historical development of probability theory.
It traces the evolution of probabilistic thinking from its early forms in the 17th century to its modern applications.
Hacking examines the philosophical underpinnings of probability, contrasting different interpretations and their implications for scientific reasoning.
The book delves into the relationship between probability, induction, and statistical inference, highlighting the complexities and challenges involved in making inferences from data.
It offers a rich historical and philosophical perspective on a fundamental concept in science and mathematics.
It traces the evolution of probabilistic thinking from its early forms in the 17th century to its modern applications.
Hacking examines the philosophical underpinnings of probability, contrasting different interpretations and their implications for scientific reasoning.
The book delves into the relationship between probability, induction, and statistical inference, highlighting the complexities and challenges involved in making inferences from data.
It offers a rich historical and philosophical perspective on a fundamental concept in science and mathematics.
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