Betting on Theories
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ISBN-13:
9780521418508
Veröffentl:
2003
Einband:
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Erscheinungsdatum:
22.12.2003
Seiten:
324
Autor:
Patrick Maher
Gewicht:
680 g
Format:
235x157x24 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This book is a major contribution to decision theory, focusing on the question of when it is rational to accept scientific theories.
This book is a major new contribution to decision theory, focusing on the question of when it is rational to accept scientific theories.
Preface; 1. The logic of preference; 2. Transitivity and normality; 3. Independence; 4. Subjective probability in science; 5. Diachronic rationality; 6. The concept of acceptance; 7. The significance of acceptance; 8. Representation theorem; 9. Scientific values; 10. Proof of theorem; Bibliography.