Description: The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference (Cambridge Series on Statistical & Probabilistic Mathematics) [Hardcover] Hacking, Ian Product Overview 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. Ian Hacking presents a philosophical critique of early ideas about probability, induction, and statistical inference and the growth of this new family of ideas in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. Hacking invokes a wide intellectual framework involving the growth of science, economics, and the theology of the period. He argues that the transformations that made it possible for probability concepts to emerge have constrained all subsequent development of probability theory and determine the space within which philosophical debate on the subject is still conducted. First published in 1975, this edition includes an introduction that contextualizes his book in light of developing philosophical trends. Ian Hacking is the winner of the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2009. Read more Details Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (July 24, 2006) Language : English Hardcover : 244 pages ISBN-10 : 0521866553 ISBN-13 : 52 Item Weight : 1.05 pounds Dimensions : 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,184,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,156 in Free Will & Determinism Philosophy #9,907 in Probability & Statistics (Books) #17,384 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) #2,156 in Free Will & Determinism Philosophy #9,907 in Probability & Statistics (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0521866553
ISBN10: 0521866553
ISBN13: 9780521866552
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Brand: Cambridge University Press
GTIN: 09780521866552
Number of Pages: 244 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Emergence of Probability : A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2006
Item Height: 0.8 in
Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Probability & Statistics / General
Features: Revised
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.8 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Ian Hacking
Subject Area: Mathematics, Science
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover
