Analysis of the maximum entropy principle “debate”

Foundations of Physics 8 (5-6):493-506 (1978)
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Jaynes's maximum entropy principle (MEP) is analyzed by considering in detail a recent controversy. Emphasis is placed on the inductive logical interpretation of “probability” and the concept of “total knowledge.” The relation of the MEP to relative frequencies is discussed, and a possible realm of its fruitful application is noted

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