The axiomatic melting point. Teaching probability theory in Prague during the 1930's.
The calcul of probability and the method of majority. (Le calcul des probabilités et la méthode des majorités.)
The notion of randomness from Aristotle to Poincaré
Aristotle and even earlier scientist and philosophers attempted to define, or at least to through light upon randomness. The author sketches the attempts to direct concept of randomness into the realm of mathematical science from Aristotle up to Poincaré. He dwells on the various interpretations of randomness that were pronounced in natural science and philosophy, and on the interrelation between necessity and randomness.
The problem of points before Pascal. (Le problème des partis avant Pascal.)
The revolution of testimonies in the calculus of probabilities. (La révolution des témoignages dans le calcul des probabilités.)
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, probability and constitutions: at the intersection of the Scottish, American, and French enlightenments.