A Philosophical Essay On Probabilities

Author : Pierre-Simon Laplace
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998-03-16
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0387943498

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Pierre-Simon Laplace Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre-Simon Laplace Pdf

Pierre-Simon Laplace (1749-1827) is remembered amoung probabilitists today particularly for his "Theorie analytique des probabilites", published in 1812. The "Essai philosophique dur les probabilites" is his introduction for the second edition of this work. Here Laplace provided a popular exposition on his "Theorie". The "Essai", based on a lecture on probability given by Laplace in 1794, underwent sweeping changes, almost doubling in size, in the various editions published during Laplace's lifetime. Translations of various editions in different languages have apeared over the years. The only English translation of 1902 reads awkwardly today. This is a thorough and modern translation based on the recent re-issue, with its voluminous notes, of the fifth edition of 1826, with preface by Rene Thom and postscript by Bernard Bru. In the second part of the book, the reader is provided with an extensive commentary by the translator including valuable histographical and mathematical remarks and various proofs.

Author : Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547642589

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace Pdf

"A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities" by Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace (translated by Frederick Wilson Truscott, Frederick Lincoln Emory). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Pierre Simon Laplace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1375433423

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Laplace Pdf

Author : Henry Ely Kyburg,Mariam Thalos
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0812695135

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Probability is the Very Guide of Life by Henry Ely Kyburg,Mariam Thalos Pdf

This collection of philosophical essays looks at various technical problems in the use of probability theory for guidance in practical decisions. This text is intended for those who already have a basic grounding in philosophy, logic and probabilty theory.

Author : Pierre-Simon Laplace
Publisher : Springer
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1461241855

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Pierre-Simon Laplace Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre-Simon Laplace Pdf

Author : HardPress,Laplace Pierre Simon 1749-1827, Marqui
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314251813

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by HardPress,Laplace Pierre Simon 1749-1827, Marqui Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Pierre Simon Laplace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 152287044X

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Laplace Pdf

When the revised theory of quantum mechanics, postulating a probabilistic rather than a deterministic universe, was first introduced in the 1920s, Albert Einstein famously refused to believe that "God plays dice with the universe," and he spent the rest of his life trying to prove it.Quantum theory, however, survived his efforts, and it seems that the universe is very much based on random probabilities. The universe has not descended into chaos because random events are strictly governed by the universal laws of mathematics, a fact that casinos depend upon. So the odds of a broken teacup spontaneously reassembling itself, are not impossible, just extremely unlikely.In 1812, long before quantum theory was ever proposed, the French scholar, Pierre-Simon Laplace, issued his Théorie analytique des probabilités in which he laid down many of the fundamental mathematical principles governing probability. Two years later, he wrote this book concerning the philosophy behind his theory. Although its application to gambling is obvious, his theory applies to many scientific fields.Enjoyment of this work, which is a 1906 translation from French into English by two American university professors, does not require a deep understanding of mathematics to enjoy and appreciate.

Author : Laplace Pierre Simon 1749-1827, Marqui
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-28
Category : Probabilities
ISBN : 1313305081

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Laplace Pierre Simon 1749-1827, Marqui Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : PIERRE. SIMON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033938130

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PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY ON PROBABILITIES by PIERRE. SIMON Pdf

Author : Pierre Simon
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1528350960

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (Classic Reprint) by Pierre Simon Pdf

A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities is a book written by French mathematician Pierre-Simon, Marquis de Laplace. While less well known than some of his contemporaries, Laplace is still considered one of the great mathematicians of all time, and is occasionally referred to as the French Isaac Newton. A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities is described perfectly by its title. The work sees Laplace outline his system for reasoning based solely on probabilities. The book is divided into two parts: The first part is the author's philosophical essay on probabilities, which provides the reader with a general overview of probabilities and the general principals of the calculus of probabilities; Part two is the more significant portion of the book, and is an application of the calculus of probabilities discussed in part one. The work introduces "the rule of succession," a famous rule of probability that calculates the likely success of a trial based on the number of times it has succeeded in the past. Pierre-Simon Laplace's work is a fascinating read, especially of interest to those with a background in mathematics and science. Given the original publication date and translation into English, the book is surprisingly readable. That being said, this book may well be considered a challenging read by many the professional and amateur mathematician. A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities is the work of one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. While challenging at times, Pierre-Simon Laplace's book is an essential addition to the library of anybody interested in probabilities, and is highly recommended to all those studying science or mathematics. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : David Papineau
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191516085

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The Roots of Reason by David Papineau Pdf

David Papineau presents a controversial view of human reason, portraying it as a normal part of the natural world, and drawing on the empirical sciences to illuminate its workings. In these six interconnected essays he offers a fresh approach to some long-standing problems. Papineau rejects the contemporary orthodoxy that genuine thought hinges on some species of non-natural normativity. He explores the evolutionary histories of theoretical and practical rationality, indicating ways in which capacities underlying human reasoning have been selected for their biological advantages. He then looks at the connection between decision and probability, explaining how good decisions need to be informed by causal as well as probabilistic facts. Finally he defends the radical view that a satisfactory understanding of decision-making is only possible within a specific interpretation of quantum mechanics. By placing the subject in its scientific context, Papineau shows how human rationality plays an explicable role in the functioning of the natural world.

Author : Pierre Simon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:637460502

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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Pdf

Author : Bruno de Finetti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082016

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Philosophical Lectures on Probability by Bruno de Finetti Pdf

Bruno de Finetti (1906–1985) is the founder of the subjective interpretation of probability, together with the British philosopher Frank Plumpton Ramsey. His related notion of “exchangeability” revolutionized the statistical methodology. This book (based on a course held in 1979) explains in a language accessible also to non-mathematicians the fundamental tenets and implications of subjectivism, according to which the probability of any well specified fact F refers to the degree of belief actually held by someone, on the ground of her whole knowledge, on the truth of the assertion that F obtains.

Author : Ian Hacking
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1990-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0521388848

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The Taming of Chance by Ian Hacking Pdf

This book combines detailed scientific historical research with characteristic philosophic breadth and verve.

Author : Mauricio Suárez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781108983846

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Philosophy of Probability and Statistical Modelling by Mauricio Suárez Pdf

This Element has two main aims. The first one (sections 1-7) is an historically informed review of the philosophy of probability. It describes recent historiography, lays out the distinction between subjective and objective notions, and concludes by applying the historical lessons to the main interpretations of probability. The second aim (sections 8-13) focuses entirely on objective probability, and advances a number of novel theses regarding its role in scientific practice. A distinction is drawn between traditional attempts to interpret chance, and a novel methodological study of its application. A radical form of pluralism is then introduced, advocating a tripartite distinction between propensities, probabilities and frequencies. Finally, a distinction is drawn between two different applications of chance in statistical modelling which, it is argued, vindicates the overall methodological approach. The ensuing conception of objective probability in practice is the 'complex nexus of chance'.