Book on philosophy of probability

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A request for book recommendations on philosophical interpretations of probability theory, including its relevance to quantum mechanics, is central to the discussion. "The Physics of Chance" is highlighted as a valuable resource, providing an excellent survey of probability's application across various physics fields, despite not being strictly a philosophy book. The conversation suggests that the topic may be more appropriate for a philosophy-focused thread, indicating a need for clarity in categorizing discussions on the intersection of philosophy and probability theory.
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Can you suggest a good book which deals on current as well as important old philosophical interpretations of probability theory? It would be good if it also touches on quantum mechanics probability.

note - please move it to philosophy thread if this should belong there and not here.
 
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Try and have a look to The Physics of Chance: it is not a philosophy book but it is excellent survey on how probability is used and the different meaning probability acquires in all the different fields of physics.
 

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