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Full Idea
The very notion of chance is only conceivable on condition that there are unalterable physical laws.
Gist of Idea
The idea of chance relies on unalterable physical laws
Source
Quentin Meillassoux (After Finitude; the necessity of contingency [2006], 4)
Book Ref
Meillassoux: 'After Finitude: the necessity of contingency', ed/tr. Brassier,R [Bloomsbury 2008], p.99
A Reaction
Laws might be contingent, even though they never alter. Chance in horse racing relies on the stability of whole institution of horse racing.