Probabilism for stochastic theories

Probabilism for stochastic theories

May 1, 2019·
Jer Steeger
Jer Steeger
as Jeremy Steeger
Abstract
I defend an analog of probabilism that characterizes rationally coherent estimates for chances. Specifically, I demonstrate the following accuracy-dominance result for stochastic theories in the C*-algebraic framework: supposing an assignment of chance values is possible if and only if it is given by a pure state on a given algebra, your estimates for chances avoid accuracy-dominance if and only if they are given by a state on that algebra.
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Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, 66
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Jer Steeger
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British Academy International Fellow
Jer Steeger is a historian and philosopher of physics taking a pluralist approach to issues in quantum foundations and physics education research.