Search For Certainty, The: On The Clash Of Science And Philosophy Of Probability

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Search For Certainty, The: On The Clash Of Science And Philosophy Of Probability

by Krzysztof Burdzy

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Author Krzysztof Burdzy

Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Synopsis This volume represents a radical departure from the current philosophical duopoly in the area of foundations of probability, that is, the frequency and subjective theories. One of the main new ideas is a set of scientific laws of probability. The new laws are simple, intuitive and, last but not least, they agree well with the contents of current textbooks on probability. Another major new claim is that the "frequency statistics" has nothing in common with the "frequency philosophy of probability," contrary to popular belief. Similarly, contrary to the general perception, the "Bayesian statistics" shares nothing in common with the "subjective philosophy of probability." This volume is non-partisan on the scientific side that it is supportive of both frequency statistics and Bayesian statistics. On the other hand, it contains well-documented and thoroughly-explained criticisms of the frequency and subjective philosophies of probability. Short reviews of other philosophical theories of probability and basic mathematical methods of probability and statistics are incorporated. This volume includes essential chapters on decision theory and teaching probability, and it is easily accessible to the general audience.

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Language: English
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Pages: 272 pages
Binding: Hardcover

ISBN: 9789814273701
Category: Mathematics & logic
Related Category: Natural Sciences