Catching the WAVE: The Weight-Adjusting Account of Values and Evidence

摘要: Abstract It is commonly argued that values “fill the logical gap” of underdetermination theory by evidence, namely, affect our choice between two or more theories fit same evidence. The model, however, does not exhaust roles play in evidential reasoning. I introduce WAVE – a novel account relations and states influence reasoning adjusting weights. argue weight-adjusting role distinct from their gap-filling role. Values adjust weights three ways. First, trust testimony others. Second, thresholds required for justified epistemic judgments. Third, relative weight certain type evidence within body multimodal discordant explains, an perspective, rather than psychological, how smokers, example, can find about dangers smoking less persuasive non-smokers. allows wider effect on accepted scientific beliefs which model alone; therefore, science studies scholars must consider research analysis case studies.