The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction
This book introduces students and researchers to the philosophical issues at play in the growing field of formal (or Bayesian) epistemology. It focuses not on how to do particular calculations but instead on the philosophical foundations at the convergence of belief and mathematical representation. Its central questions are: What is the nature of quantifying belief? What is the source of its norms? How is it reasonable to represent belief numerically? Accessible to those without any mathematical background, this book will become a much used classic in the field.

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The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction
This book introduces students and researchers to the philosophical issues at play in the growing field of formal (or Bayesian) epistemology. It focuses not on how to do particular calculations but instead on the philosophical foundations at the convergence of belief and mathematical representation. Its central questions are: What is the nature of quantifying belief? What is the source of its norms? How is it reasonable to represent belief numerically? Accessible to those without any mathematical background, this book will become a much used classic in the field.

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The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction

The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction

by Kenny Easwaran
The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction

The Philosophical Foundations of Bayesianism: An Opinionated Introduction

by Kenny Easwaran

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This book introduces students and researchers to the philosophical issues at play in the growing field of formal (or Bayesian) epistemology. It focuses not on how to do particular calculations but instead on the philosophical foundations at the convergence of belief and mathematical representation. Its central questions are: What is the nature of quantifying belief? What is the source of its norms? How is it reasonable to represent belief numerically? Accessible to those without any mathematical background, this book will become a much used classic in the field.


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ISBN-13: 9781138647718
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 10/01/2026
Pages: 250
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1) Belief Comes in Degrees

2) Belief Guides Action

3) Belief Aims at Truth

4) Degrees are Numerical

5) Zero isn’t Nothing

6) Norms and Idealization

7) Belief Over Time

8) Responding to Error

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