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Paradoxes in Probability Theory
William Eckhardt
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Description for Paradoxes in Probability Theory
Paperback. Paradoxes provide a vehicle for exposing misinterpretations and misapplications of accepted principles. This book discusses paradoxes surrounding probability theory. It focuses on controversy; others have allegedly been solved, however the accepted solutions are demonstrably incorrect. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 79 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBT; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 148.
Paradoxes provide a vehicle for exposing misinterpretations and misapplications of accepted principles. This book discusses seven paradoxes surrounding probability theory. Some remain the focus of controversy; others have allegedly been solved, however the accepted solutions are demonstrably incorrect. Each paradox is shown to rest on one or more fallacies. Instead of the esoteric, idiosyncratic, and untested methods that have been brought to bear on these problems, the book invokes uncontroversial probability principles, acceptable both to frequentists and subjectivists. The philosophical disputation inspired by these paradoxes is shown to be misguided and unnecessary; for instance, startling claims concerning human destiny and ... Read more
Paradoxes provide a vehicle for exposing misinterpretations and misapplications of accepted principles. This book discusses seven paradoxes surrounding probability theory. Some remain the focus of controversy; others have allegedly been solved, however the accepted solutions are demonstrably incorrect. Each paradox is shown to rest on one or more fallacies. Instead of the esoteric, idiosyncratic, and untested methods that have been brought to bear on these problems, the book invokes uncontroversial probability principles, acceptable both to frequentists and subjectivists. The philosophical disputation inspired by these paradoxes is shown to be misguided and unnecessary; for instance, startling claims concerning human destiny and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
79
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
Number of Pages
79
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400751392
SKU
V9789400751392
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