Single Idea 16839

[catalogued under 14. Science / C. Induction / 6. Bayes's Theorem]

Full Idea

Explanatory considerations may play an important role in the actual mechanisms by which inquirers 'realize' Bayesian reasoning.

Gist of Idea

Explanation may be an important part of implementing Bayes's Theorem

Source

Peter Lipton (Inference to the Best Explanation (2nd) [2004], 07 'The Bayesian')

Book Reference

Lipton,Peter: 'Inference to the Best Explanation (2nd ed)' [Routledge 2004], p.107


A Reaction

Lipton's strategy for making peace between IBE and Bayesians. Explanations give likeliness. The background question for Bayesians always seems to be how the initial probabilities are assigned. Pure logic won't do that job.