D H Mellor

Probability

A Philosophical Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

"Probability: A Philosophical Introduction "presents the basic concepts of probability to philosophy students who are new to this area of the subject. Probability plays an important part in many areas of philosophy, such as causation in metaphysics, induction in philosophy of science, and belief and justification in epistemology. This book: * assumes no mathematical background and keeps the technicalities to a minimum * explains the most important applications of probability theory to philosophy * outlines the different kinds of probability and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each * introduces and discusses key terms such as propensity, frequency, evidence and credence D.H. Mellor presents and compares theories of probability in a simple and impartial way, making "Probability: A Philosophical" "Introduction" essential reading for any philosophy student confronted with probability for the first time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 160mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9780415282512
• ISBN-10: 0415282519
• Artikelnr.: 20957322

Autorenporträt

D. H. Mellor is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. His books include The Facts of Causationand Real Time II, both published by Routledge.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and Summary
Chapter 1 Kinds of Probability
Chapter 2 Classical Probabilities
Chapter 3 Frequencies
Chapter 4 Possibilities and Propensities
Chapter 5 Credence
Chapter 6 Confirmation
Chapter 7 Conditionalisation
Chapter 8 Input Credences
Chapter 9 Questions for Bayesians
Chapter 10 Chance, Frequency and Credence
References
Index