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A philosophical guide to chance / Toby Handfield.
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.Description: viii, 256 p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9781107607354
- 123.3 HAN
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Summary: This book provides an approachable and non-technical introduction to these and other philosophical puzzles. Toby Handfield explores traditional metaphysics and the philosophy of science, using recent developments in the foundations of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics to present a fresh perspective on objective probability. His approach is grounded in empirical insights, yet doesn't require specialized scientific knowledge.
1. The concept of chance
2. The classical picture
3. Ways the world might be
4. Possibilities of thought
5. Chance in phase space
6. Possibilist theories of chance
7. Actualist theories of chance
8. Anti-realist theories of chance
9. Chance in quantum physics
10. Chance in branching worlds
11. Time and evidence
12. Debunking chance
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Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai | ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS | நான்காம் தளம் / Fourth floor | 123.3 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 329458 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The concept of chance
2. The classical picture
3. Ways the world might be
4. Possibilities of thought
5. Chance in phase space
6. Possibilist theories of chance
7. Actualist theories of chance
8. Anti-realist theories of chance
9. Chance in quantum physics
10. Chance in branching worlds
11. Time and evidence
12. Debunking chance
This book provides an approachable and non-technical introduction to these and other philosophical puzzles. Toby Handfield explores traditional metaphysics and the philosophy of science, using recent developments in the foundations of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics to present a fresh perspective on objective probability. His approach is grounded in empirical insights, yet doesn't require specialized scientific knowledge.