Not limited to merely mathematics, probability has a rich and
controversial philosophical aspect. Philosophical Introduction to
Probability showcases lesser-known philosophical notions of
probability and explores the debate over their interpretations.
Galavotti traces the history of probability and its mathematical
properties and then discusses various philosophical positions on
probability, including Pierre Simon de Laplace's “classical”
interpretation of probability, the frequency interpretation of
Richard von Mises, the subjectivism of Frank Ramsey and Bruno de
Finettit, and the logical interpretation proposed by John Maynard
Keynes. This book is a valuable resource for students in philosophy
and mathematics and all readers interested in notions of probability.
Maria Carla Galavotti is professor of philosophy of science at the
University of Bologna.
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Contents pages vii-x (corrected)
