Pierre-Simon Laplace

French philosopher of science, mathematics.

Key Aspects:

• Developed deterministic universe.
• Explored probability, causality.
• Influenced philosophy of science.

Related Concepts & Works:

• Philosophy of Science (related movement)
• Philosophy of Science (parent branch)
• Probability (related concept)
• A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (major work)

Record

Lived: 1749–1827

Tradition: French

Wikidata: Q44481 — dates from this record, not from this page