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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 37-50 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Kriterion (Austria) |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
In a recent paper [2], Dawid, Hartmann and Sprenger claim to prove the possibility of non-empirical theory confirmation via the No Alternatives Argument. In this note, I argue that from an empiricist point of view, their "proof" begs the question in the sense that it cannot convince someone who has not already been convinced of non-empirical theory confirmation before.
Keywords
- Bayesian networks, Empiricism, No alternatives argument (NAA), Principle of indifference, Theory confirmation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- Philosophy
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In: Kriterion (Austria), Vol. 29, No. 1, 2015, p. 37-50.
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T1 - Dawid et al.'s [2015] No alternatives argument
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N2 - In a recent paper [2], Dawid, Hartmann and Sprenger claim to prove the possibility of non-empirical theory confirmation via the No Alternatives Argument. In this note, I argue that from an empiricist point of view, their "proof" begs the question in the sense that it cannot convince someone who has not already been convinced of non-empirical theory confirmation before.
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