Emergence of probability, the: a philosophical study of early ideas about probability, induction and statistical inference
Auteur :
Hacking, Ian
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521685573
Date de publication :
31 juil. 2006
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
362 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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. First published in 1975, this edition includes an introduction that contextualizes his book in light of developing philosophical trends.