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Random Processes and the Elusive Nature of Determinism: On the Side of Chance<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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This compact book explores how many events in nature that appear to be governed by precise and well-defined physical laws\u2014processes we commonly describe as deterministic\u2014often emerge from chance. When a very large number of similar events occur, each of which is individually random, their aggregate behaviour can follow a remarkably regular pattern. This regularity may be described as a \u201claw of chance,\u201d where randomness at the microscopic level gives rise to apparent determinism at the macroscopic scale.<\/div>\n

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This phenomenon is not limited to physics or chemistry. It also plays a central role in the life sciences and in the study of complex systems. The book proposes a broader interpretative framework for understanding the natural world\u2014one that complements the deterministic perspective that has long dominated the hard sciences. The book is intended for readers with a medium-to-high educational background and may also serve as supporting material for specialized courses in philosophy of science or as a module within scientific programs, particularly in the life sciences.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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