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Cosmological Inflation and Meta-Empirical Theory Assessment
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- I apply Dawid's Meta-Empirical Assessment (MEA) methodology to the theory of cosmological inflation. I argue that applying this methodology does not currently offer a compelling case for ascribing non-empirical confirmation to cosmological inflation. In particular, I argue that despite possessing a good argument for strong examples of Unexpected Explanatory Coherence (UEA), it is premature to evaluate the theory on the basis of the No Alternatives Argument (NAA). More significantly though, I argue that the theory of cosmological inflation fails to sustain a convincing Meta-Inductive Argument (MIA) because the empirical evidence and theoretical successes that it seeks to draw meta-empirical support from do not warrant a meta-inductive inference to inflation. I conclude by assessing how future developments could pave the way towards crafting a more compelling case for the non-empirical confirmation of cosmological inflation.
Details
- Database :
- OAIster
- Notes :
- Wolf, William J.
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1402077103
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource