Philosophy of Probability: Contemporary Readings (Routledge Contemporary Readings in Philosophy) - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0415483875 ISBN 13: 9780415483872

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2010

Riassunto

Philosophy of Probability: Contemporary Readings is the first anthology to collect essential readings in this important area of philosophy. Featuring the work of leading philosophers in the field such as Carnap, Hájek, Jeffrey, Joyce, Lewis, Loewer, Popper, Ramsey, van Fraassen, von Mises, and many others, the book looks in depth at the following key topics:

• subjective probability and credence
• probability updating: conditionalization and reflection
• Bayesian confirmation theory
• classical, logical, and evidential probability
• frequentism
• physical probability: propensities and objective chances.

The book features a useful primer on the mathematics of probability, and each section includes an introduction by the editor, as well as a guide to further reading. A broad-ranging and highly accessible exploration of the subject, Philosophy of Probability is ideal for any student of formal epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, or philosophy of mathematics.

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Recensione:

'The philosophy of probability has had a venerable history, but recently it has especially stepped into the limelight, and it is flourishing nowadays. This volume brings together both classics and cutting-edge contributions to its literature. Antony Eagle does an excellent job of orienting the reader by grouping these articles thematically, and by providing a panoramic and incisive introduction to each of the themes. A terrific resource - that's a certainty.' - Alan Hájek, The Australian National University, Australia

L'autore:

Antony Eagle is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Oxford, and William Kneale Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Exeter College, Oxford.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0415483875
• ISBN 13: 9780415483872
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 560
• Redattore: Eagle . Eagle