1st Edition

Philosophical Foundations of Probability Theory

By Roy Weatherford Copyright 1982
296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1982, Philosophical Foundations of Probability Theory starts with the uses we make of the concept in everyday life and then examines the rival theories that seek to account for these applications. It offers a critical exposition of the major philosophical theories of probability, with special attention given to the metaphysical and epistemological assumptions and implications... Read more

Preface 1. What is Probability? 2. The Classical Theory of Probability 3. A Priori Theories of Probability 4. Relative Frequency Theories of Probability 5. The Subjectivistic Theory of Probability 6. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

Biography

Roy Weatherford