A New Garber-Style Solution to the Problem of Old Evidence

A New Garber-Style Solution to the Problem of Old Evidence

In this discussion note, we explain how to relax some of the standard assumptions made in Garber-style solutions to the Problem of Old Evidence. The result is a more general and explanatory Bayesian approach.

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Veröffentlicht in:Philosophy of science 2015-10, Vol.82 (4), p.712-717
Hauptverfasser: Hartmann, Stephan, Fitelson, Branden
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bayesian analysis
Epistemology
Logical givens
Logical suppositions
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Zusammenfassung:In this discussion note, we explain how to relax some of the standard assumptions made in Garber-style solutions to the Problem of Old Evidence. The result is a more general and explanatory Bayesian approach.
ISSN:0031-8248
1539-767X
DOI:10.1086/682916