Information versus knowledge in confirmation theory

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Abstract

I argue that so-called 'background knowledge' in confirmation theory has little, if anything, to do with 'knowledge' in the sense of mainstream epistemology. I argue that it is better construed as 'background information', which need not be believed in, justified, or true.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-149
Number of pages13
JournalLogique et Analyse
Volume226
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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