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Théorie analytique des probabilités

Pierre-Simon Laplace
1812 (revised 1814, 1820) · French
Mathematical treatise · Mathematical probability theory / Enlightenment science

Laplace's 1812 Analytical Theory of Probabilities — founding probability mathematics

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Attribute Théorie analytique des probabilités (Late)
Time · Extent Infinite
Time · Ontological Status Substantival
Time · Grain Continuous
Time · Freedom Deterministic
Time · Traversability Linear
Time · Dimensionality One
Time · Direction Bi-directional
Space · Extent Infinite
Space · Ontological Status Substantival
Space · Curvature Flat
Space · Dimensionality Three
Space · Locality Local
Matter · Extent Infinite
Matter · Ontological Status Substantival
Matter · Conservation Conserved
Matter · Dimensionality Three
Matter · Locality Local
Observer · Time Instance Single
Observer · Space Instance Single
Observer · Knowledge Extent Partial
Observer · Knowledge Retainment Total
Observer · Physicality Embodied
Observer · Agency Passive
Observer · Number Plural
Observer · Metaphysical Agency Impersonal
Observer · Moral Authority Reason
Observer · Theological Method
Energy · Extent Infinite
Energy · Ontological Status Substantival
Energy · Conservation Conserved
Energy · Dispersibility Reversible
Information · Ontological Status Substantival
Information · Cosmic Conservation Conserved
Information · Personal Conservation Conserved
Information · Granularity Continuous

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Time

Théorie analytique des probabilités

1812.

Space

Théorie analytique des probabilités

French-Enlightenment mathematical context.

Matter

Théorie analytique des probabilités

Mathematical-probability treatise.

Observer

Théorie analytique des probabilités

Late Laplace.

Energy

Théorie analytique des probabilités

Mathematical-probabilistic energies.

Information

Théorie analytique des probabilités

Probability-theory treatise.

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Théorie analytique des probabilités

Théorie analytique founded modern probability theory.