Abstract

CASO, Ramiro. Vindicating chance: on the reductionism/non-reductionism debate. Crítica (Méx., D.F.) [online]. 2016, vol.48, n.142, pp.3-33.  Epub Apr 03, 2020. ISSN 0011-1503.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iifs.18704905e.2016.234.

The debate between reductionist and non-reductionist accounts of chance is presented, and the dialectical burdens acquired by each side of the debate are identified: the motivation problem and the explanation problem. It is argued that, while the motivation problem presents no challenge to non-reductionists, reductionists are unable successfully to answer it. Contrary to what has been suggested, both sides share the burden of the explanation problem. It is argued that non-reductionists can successfully answer it, whereas reductionists are unable to make the corresponding claim. Hence, the non-reductionist side has an important dialectical advantage.

Keywords : Humean supervenience; Big Bad Bug; Principal Principle; credencechance norms; open future.

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