A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (Hardcover)

In this, his most famous work, Pierre-Simon, Marquis de Laplace lays out a system for reasoning based on probability. The single most famous piece introduced in this work is the rule of succession, which calculates the probability that a trial will be a success based on the number of times it has succeeded in the past. Students of mathematics will find A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities an essential read for understanding this complex field of study and applying its truths to their lives. French mathematician PIERRE-SIMON, MARQUIS DE LAPLACE (1749-1827) was essential in the formation of mathematical physics. He spent much of his life working on mathematical astronomy and even suggested the existence of black holes. Laplace is also known for his work on probability.

General

Imprint:	Cosimo Classics
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	Marquis De Laplace Pierre-Simon
Translators:	F. W. Truscott • F. L. Emory
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-60206-851-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics
LSN:	1-60206-851-8
Barcode:	9781602068513

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