02549cam a22003373u 4500 57359 UtSlPG 20260610134324.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BC QA Venn, John, 1834-1923 The Logic of Chance, 3rd edition : An Essay on the Foundations and Province of the Theory of Probability, With Especial Reference to Its Logical Bearings and Its Application to Moral and Social Science and to Statistics Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-06-19 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andrew D. Hwang, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The Logic of Chance, 3rd edition" by John Venn is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the foundations and theoretical aspects of probability, exploring its implications and applications in moral and social sciences, as well as statistics. The author aims to bridge the gap between mathematical probability and philosophical inquiry, arguing against the common perception that probability is merely a mathematical discipline devoid of substantive philosophical value. At the start of the text, Venn establishes the foundations of probability, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of series and how they relate to probability theory. He discusses the distinction between various types of assertions in natural phenomena, noting that while individual instances may appear chaotic, larger aggregates often reveal underlying patterns of regularity. Venn critiques the prevailing views of probability as purely mathematical, asserting that its principles are integral to broader philosophical discussions. He sets the stage for a rigorous exploration of probabilistic concepts, addressing misconceptions and laying the groundwork for the subsequent analysis of probabilistic laws and applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science -- Methodology Logic, Symbolic and mathematical Probabilities Chance https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57359 98190 98190