Objective Theory of Probability (Routledge Revivals)

Objective Theory of Probability (Routledge Revivals)

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Gillies, Donald
Taylor & Francis
EAN: 9781136810824
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This reissue of D. A. Gillies highly influential work, first published in 1973, is a philosophical theory of probability which seeks to develop von Mises' views on the subject. In agreement with von Mises, the author regards probability theory as a mathematical science like mechanics or electrodynamics, and probability as an objective, measurable concept like force, mass or charge. On the other hand, Dr Gillies rejects von Mises' definition of probability in terms of limiting frequency and claims that probability should be taken as a primitive or undefined term in accordance with modern axiomatic approaches. This of course raises the problem of how the abstract calculus of probability should be connected with the 'actual world of experiments'. It is suggested that this link should be established, not by a definition of probability, but by an application of Popper's concept of falsifiability. In addition to formulating his own interesting theory, Dr Gillies gives a detailed criticism of the generally accepted Neyman Pearson theory of testing, as well as of alternative philosophical approaches to probability theory. The reissue will be of interest both to philosophers with no previous knowledge of probability theory and to mathematicians interested in the foundations of probability theory and statistics.
EAN 9781136810824
ISBN 113681082X
Binding Ebook
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Publication date July 26, 2012
Pages 262
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Authors Gillies, Donald
Series Routledge Revivals
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