A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Balmes, Rev. Luciano
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440049475
- ISBN 13
- 9781440049477
This essay presents the core principles of probability and shows how they apply to important questions of life. It argues that much of what we think we know rests on inference, analogy, and the careful weighing of evidence. By connecting everyday reasoning to broader scientific ideas, it offers practical guidance for careful thinking and cautious judgment.
- See how ignorance and knowledge together shape probability, and why certainty is not always possible.
- Learn to evaluate evidence, including testimonies, using structured rules instead of guesswork.
- Explore simple thought experiments with urns and draws that illustrate how probabilities are computed.
- Understand why extraordinary claims require stronger support, and how common sense and calculation work together.
Ideal for readers curious about philosophy, statistics, and the foundations of scientific reasoning, this edition helps you think more clearly about uncertainty and decision making.
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Original Language: French
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