How Long to Read A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities

How Long Does it Take to Read A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 23 minutes to read A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Laplace

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

When the revised theory of quantum mechanics, postulating a probabilistic rather than a deterministic universe, was first introduced in the 1920s, Albert Einstein famously refused to believe that "God plays dice with the universe," and he spent the rest of his life trying to prove it.Quantum theory, however, survived his efforts, and it seems that the universe is very much based on random probabilities. The universe has not descended into chaos because random events are strictly governed by the universal laws of mathematics, a fact that casinos depend upon. So the odds of a broken teacup spontaneously reassembling itself, are not impossible, just extremely unlikely.In 1812, long before quantum theory was ever proposed, the French scholar, Pierre-Simon Laplace, issued his Théorie analytique des probabilités in which he laid down many of the fundamental mathematical principles governing probability. Two years later, he wrote this book concerning the philosophy behind his theory. Although its application to gambling is obvious, his theory applies to many scientific fields.Enjoyment of this work, which is a 1906 translation from French into English by two American university professors, does not require a deep understanding of mathematics to enjoy and appreciate.

How long is A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities?

A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities by Pierre Simon Laplace is 202 pages long, and a total of 50,904 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 38 minutes to read A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities aloud.

What Reading Level is A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities?

A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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