Probability: A Philosophical Introduction
Author:   D.H. Mellor (University of Cambridge, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780415282512


Pages:   156
Publication Date:   15 February 2005
Format:   Paperback
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Probability: A Philosophical Introduction


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An Introduction to Probability for Philosophers 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 An Introduction to Probability for Philosophers essential reading for any philosophy student confronted with probability for the first time.

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Author:   D.H. Mellor (University of Cambridge, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9780415282512


ISBN 10:   0415282519
Pages:   156
Publication Date:   15 February 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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;

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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.

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