Author : Ian Hacking
Release : 2006-07-31
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 573/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Emergence of Probability by : Ian Hacking
Download or read book The Emergence of Probability written by Ian Hacking. This book was released on 2006-07-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. First published in 1975, this edition includes an introduction that contextualizes his book in light of developing philosophical trends.