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Chance in Physics, Computer Science and Philosophy

Chance as the Foundation of the World

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Exploring the concept of chance, this book delves into its pervasive role in our lives, challenging the Enlightenment belief in a deterministic universe. It highlights how randomness governs natural phenomena, from the structure of clouds to ocean waves. The work emphasizes the philosophical contributions of Charles Peirce, who introduced the term "Tychism" to describe the significance of chance long before the advent of quantum and chaos theories. Through this lens, it redefines our understanding of causality and the nature of reality.

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Chance in Physics, Computer Science and Philosophy, Walter Hehl

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Titre
Chance in Physics, Computer Science and Philosophy
Sous-titre
Chance as the Foundation of the World
Langue
Anglais
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rigide
Pages
296
ISBN13
9783658351113
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Exploring the concept of chance, this book delves into its pervasive role in our lives, challenging the Enlightenment belief in a deterministic universe. It highlights how randomness governs natural phenomena, from the structure of clouds to ocean waves. The work emphasizes the philosophical contributions of Charles Peirce, who introduced the term "Tychism" to describe the significance of chance long before the advent of quantum and chaos theories. Through this lens, it redefines our understanding of causality and the nature of reality.