Hasard et d\'eterminisme chez Laplace
Jean-Pierre Kahane (LM-Orsay)
TL;DR
This paper explores Laplace's perspectives on the interplay between randomness and determinism, highlighting his views through quotations from his works to clarify his philosophical stance.
Contribution
It provides an analysis of Laplace's ideas on probability and determinism, emphasizing their historical and philosophical context.
Findings
Laplace viewed the universe as deterministic in principle.
He acknowledged the role of probability in practical applications.
The paper clarifies misconceptions about Laplace's stance on randomness.
Abstract
Laplace's views on randomness and determinism. The paper was written for "Cahiers rationalistes" and addresses a rather wide audience. It contains large quotations of Laplace, most of them coming from his introduction to the book "Analytical theory of probabilities".
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Taxonomy
TopicsProbability and Statistical Research · History and Theory of Mathematics · Philosophy and History of Science