Contents
The
“Problem of Application” of Induction
Carnap’s
Principle of Total Evidence
Objections
to Carnap’s Principle of Total Evidence
Carnap’s
principle is counterintuitive
Carnap’s principle itself lacks justification
Carnap’s principle is impracticable
First proof that justification requires conclusive
evidence
Second proof that it requires conclusive evidence
Common Objections to the Demand for Conclusive Evidence
Explaining the behavior of gamblers and casinos
Explaining the success of science
Explaining “random sampling” and the role of
probability in quantum mechanics
Conclusions
References
Appendix
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