Jimmy Calén: The emergence of probability theory
Time: Wed 2015-04-22 11.00 - 12.00
Location: Room 34, house 5, Kräftriket, Department of Mathematics, Stockholm University
This bachelor thesis will examine how, and for what reason, some of the fundamental probabilistic concepts emerged. The main focus will be on the transition from empiricism to science during the 17th and 18th century.