Bayesian Philosophy of Science: Variations on a Theme by the Reverend Thomas Bayes

ISBN-10
0191881678
ISBN-13
9780191881671
Category
Bayesian statistical decision theory
Language
English
Published
2019
Authors
Jan Sprenger, Stephan Hartmann

Description

Jan Sprenger and Stephan Hartmann offer a fresh approach to central topics in philosophy of science, including causation, explanation, evidence and scientific models. Their Bayesian approach uses the concept of degrees of belief to explain and to elucidate manifold aspects of scientific reasoning.

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