Spencer-Brown vs. Probability and Statistics: Entropy’s Testimony on Subjective and Objective Randomness

This article analyzes the role of entropy in Bayesian statistics, focusing on its use as a tool for detection, recognition and validation of eigen-solutions. “Objects as eigen-solutions” is a key metaphor of the cognitive constructivism epistemological framework developed by the philosopher Heinz vo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Information (Basel) 2011-06, Vol.2 (2), p.277-301
1. Verfasser: Stern, Julio Michael
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This article analyzes the role of entropy in Bayesian statistics, focusing on its use as a tool for detection, recognition and validation of eigen-solutions. “Objects as eigen-solutions” is a key metaphor of the cognitive constructivism epistemological framework developed by the philosopher Heinz von Foerster. Special attention is given to some objections to the concepts of probability, statistics and randomization posed by George Spencer-Brown, a figure of great influence in the field of radical constructivism.
ISSN:2078-2489
2078-2489
DOI:10.3390/info2020277