Foundations of Probability with Applications Selected Papers 1974-1995

Foundations of Probability with Applications Selected Papers 1974-1995 by Patrick Suppes is a significant collection published by Cambridge University Press on November 13, 1996. This edition, comprising 193 pages, presents a series of essays that explore the foundational aspects of probability, making it relevant for a diverse audience including philosophers of science, mathematicians, statisticians, psychologists, and educationalists.

Readers will find that the book is organized into three distinct parts. The first part includes five essays focused on the axiomatic foundations of probability. The second part features seven articles that delve into probabilistic causality and quantum mechanics, particularly addressing the concept of hidden variables. The final section presents an extended essay that applies probabilistic theories of learning to educational questions, supported by extensive data analysis. This collection offers insights into the intersections of mathematics, philosophy, and science, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the theoretical underpinnings of probability.