{"product_id":"algebra-of-probable-inference-9780801869822","title":"Algebra of Probable Inference","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlgebra of Probable Inference\u003c\/strong\u003e by Cox, Prof Richard T. T.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780801869822.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Algebra of Probable Inference, Richard T. Cox develops and demonstrates that probability theory is the only theory of inductive inference that abides by logical consistency. Cox does so through a functional derivation of probability theory as the unique extension of Boolean Algebra thereby establishing, for the first time, the legitimacy of probability theory as formalized by Laplace in the 18th century.\nPerhaps the most significant consequence of Coxs work is that probability represents a subjective degree of plausible belief relative to a particular system but is a theory that applies universally and objectively across any system making inferences based on an incomplete state of knowledge. Cox goes well beyond this amazing conceptual advancement, however, and begins to formulate a theory of logical questions through his consideration of systems of assertions—a theory that he more fully developed some years later. Although Coxs contributions to probability are acknowledged and have recently gained worldwide recognition, the significance of his work regarding logical questions is virtually unknown. The contributions of Richard Cox to logic and inductive reasoning may eventually be seen to be the most significant since Aristotle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984615600181,"sku":"ByrdShop_080186982X","price":33.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780801869822_5276c6b7-68f3-4537-a3f5-620a736202e4.jpg?v=1778649260","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/algebra-of-probable-inference-9780801869822","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}