The philosophy of the foundations of probability must be divorced from mathematics and statistics, exactly as the discussion of our intuitive space c… - William Feller

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The philosophy of the foundations of probability must be divorced from mathematics and statistics, exactly as the discussion of our intuitive space concept is now divorced from geometry.

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About William Feller

William "Vilim" Feller (July 7, 1906 – January 14, 1970), born Vilibald Srećko Feller, was a Croatian-American mathematician specializing in probability theory. Feller was one of the greatest probabilists of the twentieth century, who is remembered for his championing of probability theory as a branch of mathematical analysis in Sweden and the United States.

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Native Name: Vilibald Srećko Feller
Alternative Names: Vilim Feller • Will Feller • W. Feller
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The painful experience of many gamblers has taught us the lesson that no system of betting is successful in improving the gambler's chances. If the theory of probability is true to life, this experience must correspond to a provable statement.
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