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This book is a major new contribution to decision theory, focusing on the question of when it is rational to accept scientific theories. The author examines both Bayesian decision theory and confirmation theory, refining and elaborating the views of Ramsey and Savage. He argues that the most solid foundation for confirmation theory is to be found in decision theory, and he provides a decision-theoretic derivation of principles for how many probabilities should be revised over time. Professor Mah
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- Author
- Patrick Maher
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780521418508
- Category
- education
- Subjects
- Mathematics, Education, Stem
- Rating
- 5 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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