Van Fraassen vs IBE: Philosophy Department Debate at Middlebury College
Explore the debate between Van Fraassen and IBE at the Philosophy Department of Middlebury College, covering topics such as induction failures and objections to IBE. Delve into issues like Ideal Horizontal Induction, Van Fraassen's objections, and more.
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Van Fraassen vs. IBE Kareem Khalifa Philosophy Department Middlebury College
Overview 1. Induction s Failures 2. Objections to IBE
1. Inductions Failures 1.1. Why accept IBE? 1.2. What s wrong with Ideal Horizontal Induction? 1.2.1. Alien die 1.2.2. Complexity
2. Van Fraassens Objections 2.1. Bad Lots 2.2. Privilege 2.2.1. Evolution 2.2.2. Theism 2.3. Force Majeure 2.4. Retrenchment 2.4.1. Simplicity
