The Equation of Knowledge: From Bayes' Rule to a Unified Philosophy of Science by Lê Nguyên Hoang
2020 | ISBN: 0367428156 | English | 460 pages |
The Equation of Knowledge: From Bayes' Rule to a Unified Philosophy of Science introduces readers to the Bayesian approach to science: teasing out the link between probability and knowledge.
The author strives to make this book accessible to a very broad audience, suitable for professionals, students, and academics, as well as the enthusiastic amateur scientist/mathematician.
This book also shows how Bayesianism sheds new light on nearly all areas of knowledge, from philosophy to mathematics, science and engineering, but also law, politics and everyday decision-making.
Bayesian thinking is an important topic for research, which has seen dramatic progress in the recent years, and has a significant role to play in the understanding and development of AI and Machine Learning, among many other things. This book seeks to act as a tool for proselytising the benefits and limits of Bayesianism to a wider public.
Features
Presents the Bayesian approach as a unifying scientific method for a wide range of topics
Suitable for a broad audience, including professionals, students, and academics
Provides a more accessible, philosophical introduction to the subject that is offered elsewhere
