A philosopher’s guide to probability

In G. Bammer & M. Smithson (eds.), Uncertainty and Risk: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Routledge (2008)
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Uncertainty governs our lives. From the unknowns of living with the risks of terrorism to developing policies on genetically modified foods, or disaster planning for catastrophic climate change, how we conceptualize, evaluate and cope with uncertainty drives our actions and deployment of resources, decisions and priorities.

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