Ten Great Ideas about Chance - by Persi Diaconis & Brian Skyrms

Ten Great Ideas about Chance is a fascinating journey through the history and philosophy of probability theory, revealing how chance has transformed various fields from gambling to physics.

This book provides a rigorous yet accessible account of ten great ideas that have shaped our understanding of chance, including Gerolamo Cardano's measurement of chance, Thomas Bayes' foundational work in statistics, and David Hume's problem of induction.

The authors also explore the psychological implications of chance, drawing on the work of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.

With a brief probability refresher, Ten Great Ideas about Chance is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the secrets of probability and its rich history.