Epistemic utility theory’s difficult future
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According to epistemic utility theory, rationality is teleological: norms are instrumental that have the aim of acquiring accuracy. What’s definitive these they can be expected lead acquisition accuracy when followed. While there’s much said in favor this approach, it turns out faces a couple worrisome extensional problems involving future. The first problem involves credences about future, and second future credences. Examining prominent solutions different for approach reinforces severity two Reflecting on reveals source: teleological assumption aims at
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Synthese
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0039-7857', '1573-0964']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-021-03120-9