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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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Cyranski, J.F. Analysis of the maximum entropy principle “debate”. Found Phys 8, 493–506 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00708578
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