摘要 | 埃德温·汤普森·杰恩斯的《概率论沉思录》是一部深入探讨概率论作为科学推理基础的经典著作。作者以概率为逻辑的延续, 阐述了如何通过贝叶斯推断方法统一处理科学领域中的不确定性问题。书中涵盖了经典概率论的基本定律, 同时深入剖析了其在统计物理、经济学、数据分析等领域的广泛应用。Jaynes的写作风格兼具理论深度与实用性, 为读者提供了一种全新的理解概率的视角, 使其成为科学研究和实践的重要参考书籍。 |
Abstract | E. T. Jaynes' Probability Theory: The Logic of Science is a classical work that delves deeply into the role of probability as the foundation of scientific reasoning. The author extends probability as a continuation of logic, demonstrating how Bayesian inference can unify the treatment of uncertainty across various scientific disciplines. The book covers the fundamental laws of classical probability while thoroughly exploring its extensive applications in fields such as statistical physics, economics, and data analysis. With a writing style. that balances theoretical rigor and practical insights, Jaynes offers readers a fresh perspective on understanding probability, making the book an essential reference for both scientific research and practical application. |
DOI | 10.48014/bcam.20250106001 |
文章类型 | 书评 |
收稿日期 | 2024-07-24 |
接收日期 | 2024-08-28 |
出版日期 | 2024-09-28 |
关键词 | 概率论, 贝叶斯推断, 科学推理, 统计学 |
Keywords | Probability theory, Bayesian inference, scientific reasoning, statistics |
作者 | 张骥闽 |
Author | ZHANG Jimin |
所在单位 | 苏州大学, 苏州215000 |
Company | Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China |
浏览量 | 104 |
下载量 | 42 |
参考文献 | [1] 埃德温·汤普森·杰恩斯. 概率论沉思录[M]. 廖海仁, 译. 北京: 人民邮电出版社, 2024. |
引用本文 | 张骥闽. 《概率论沉思录》书评[J]. 中国应用数学通报, 2024, 2(3): 8-11. |
Citation | ZHANG Jimin. Book Review of Probability Theory: The Logic of Science[J]. Bulletin of Chinese Applied Mathematics, 2024, 2(3): 8-11. |