Timothy Childers
Philosophy and Probability
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199661831
- author:
- Timothy Childers
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Statistics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding probability is essential for making sense of our world. This introduction to the foundations of probability and its philosophical implications provides a clear and accessible overview of the subject.
The author explains the main interpretations of probability, including frequentist, propensity, classical, Bayesian, and objective Bayesian approaches, using engaging examples to illustrate key concepts.
Perfect for students of philosophy looking to deepen their understanding of this fundamental topic, this book provides a stimulating introduction that keeps technicalities to a minimum and assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.
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