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The Science Of Conjecture: Evidence And Probability Before Pascal,New
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How Did We Make Reliable Predictions Before Pascal And Fermat'S Discovery Of The Mathematics Of Probability In 1654? What Methods In Law, Science, Commerce, Philosophy, And Logic Helped Us To Get At The Truth In Cases Where Certainty Was Not Attainable? In The Science Of Conjecture, James Franklin Examines How Judges, Witch Inquisitors, And Juries Evaluated Evidence; How Scientists Weighed Reasons For And Against Scientific Theories; And How Merchants Counted Shipwrecks To Determine Insurance Rates.The Science Of Conjecture Provides A History Of Rational Methods Of Dealing With Uncertainty And Explores The Coming To Consciousness Of The Human Understanding Of Risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Science of Conjecture'? A: 'The Science of Conjecture' explores the methods used to make reliable predictions before the advent of probability theory, focusing on how various fields evaluated evidence and uncertainty.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James Franklin.
- Q: When was 'The Science of Conjecture' published? A: 'The Science of Conjecture' was published on July 23, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Science of Conjecture' have? A: The book contains 520 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Science of Conjecture' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book offers a thorough examination of methods for dealing with uncertainty, making it suitable for academic research in fields like philosophy, law, and science.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the annotated edition of 'The Science of Conjecture'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as Very Good.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: 'The Science of Conjecture' is categorized under Europe.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The key themes include the evaluation of evidence, methods of reasoning in the face of uncertainty, and the historical context of risk assessment.