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Exploring the concept of chance, the book delves into how it challenges traditional beliefs that everything is governed by divine order or reason. It argues that chance is a fundamental aspect of our reality, as evidenced by stochastic patterns in nature, like clouds and ocean waves. The philosopher Charles Peirce's contributions to this understanding are highlighted, particularly his doctrine of Tychism, which predates modern theories of quantum mechanics and chaos. The narrative reshapes our perception of order and randomness in the universe.
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Chance in Physics, Computer Science and Philosophy, Walter Hehl
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- Released
- 2022
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- Subtitle
- Chance as the Foundation of the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Hehl
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9783658351144
- Series
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- 2 out of 5
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- Exploring the concept of chance, the book delves into how it challenges traditional beliefs that everything is governed by divine order or reason. It argues that chance is a fundamental aspect of our reality, as evidenced by stochastic patterns in nature, like clouds and ocean waves. The philosopher Charles Peirce's contributions to this understanding are highlighted, particularly his doctrine of Tychism, which predates modern theories of quantum mechanics and chaos. The narrative reshapes our perception of order and randomness in the universe.