Wheeler, Gregory (2012) Objective Bayesian calibration and the problem of non-convex evidence. [Preprint]

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Jon Williamson's Objective Bayesian Epistemology relies upon a calibration norm to constrain credal probability by both quantitative and qualitative evidence. One role of the calibration norm is to ensure that evidence works to constrain a convex set of probability functions. This essay brings into focus a problem for Williamson's theory when qualitative evidence specifies non-convex constraints.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Wheeler, Gregory gregory.r.wheeler@gmail.com
Keywords:	Objective Bayesian epistemology, convex sets, imprecise probabilities
Subjects:	General Issues > Confirmation/Induction General Issues > Decision Theory Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
Depositing User:	Gregory Wheeler
Date Deposited:	12 Jan 2012 16:54
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2012 16:54
Item ID:	8990
Subjects:	General Issues > Confirmation/Induction General Issues > Decision Theory Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
Date:	2012
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8990

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