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Bayes's theorem is a tool for assessing how probable evidence makes some hypothesis. The papers in this volume consider the worth and applicability of the theorem. Richard Swinburne sets out the philosophical issues. Elliott Sober argues that there are other criteria for assessing hypotheses.Colin Howson, Philip Dawid and John Earman consider how the theorem can be used in statistical science, in weighing evidence in criminal trials, and in assessing evidence for the occurrence of miracles. show more David Miller argues for the worth of the probability calculus as a tool for measuringpropensities in nature rather than the strength of evidence. The volume ends with the original paper containing the theorem, presented to the Royal Society in 1763. show lessTags
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Richard Swinburne is a Fellow of the British Academy and was Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at Oxford University from 1985 until 2002.
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