review of Maher *Betting on Theories* [Book Review]

Philosophical Books 35 (3):213-215 (1994)
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Abstract

I describe Maher's utility-based account of theory acceptance, generally approvingly but with a few questions and doubts.

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Adam Morton
PhD: Princeton University; Last affiliation: University of British Columbia

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