Ten great ideas about chance

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The book "**Ten Great Ideas About Chance**" by Persi Diaconis and Brian Skyrms explores the history and philosophy of probability theory. Key themes and topics include:

- **Probability Theory**: An overview of the vast field of probability theory. 【1】
- **History of Ideas**: Traces the development of ideas about chance and the thinkers who developed them. 【2】【3】
- **Philosophy of Science**: Mingles the foundations of probability with history and philosophy. 【4】 Explores the philosophical implications of ideas about chance. 【2】
- **Key Concepts**:
 - **Bayesian Statistics**: Thomas Bayes's foundation of modern statistics. 【5】【4】
 - **Problem of Induction**: David Hume's problem of induction. 【5】
 - **Probability Framework**: Andrey Kolmogorov’s general mathematical framework for probability. 【5】
 - **Computability**: Application of computability to chance. 【5】
 - **Chance in Physics**: The essential role of chance in modern physics. 【5】

These themes can help you draw connections to other books in a library by:

- **Exploring related scientific biographies**: Look for books about **Thomas Bayes**, **David Hume**, and **Andrey Kolmogorov**. 【5】
- **Finding books on the philosophy of science**: Search for books that discuss **induction**, **epistemology**, and the **nature of scientific reasoning**.
- **Connecting to mathematical history**: Explore books on the **history of mathematics**, particularly those covering the development of **probability** and **statistics**.
- **Linking to physics**: Find books that discuss the role of **chance and randomness in quantum mechanics** and other areas of modern physics. 【5】