Beschreibung:
Chance, Calculation and Life brings together 16 original papers from thecolloquium of the same name, organized by the International CulturalCenter of Cerisy in 2019.From mathematics to the humanities and biology, there are manyconcepts and questions related to chance. What are the different typesof chance? Does chance correspond to a lack of knowledge about thecauses of events, or is there a truly intrinsic and irreducible chance?Does chance preside over our decisions? Does it govern evolution? Is itat the origin of life? What part do chance and necessity play in biology?This book answers these fundamental questions by bringing togetherthe clear and richly documented contributions of mathematicians,physicists, biologists and philosophers who make this book anincomparable tool for work and reflection.