Reply to Papineau and durà-vilà

Analysis 69 (1):86-89 (2009)
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Abstract

I argued that anyone who adopts the Everettian approach to the foundations of quantum mechanics must also accept the (unpopular) ‘halfer’ solution to the Sleeping Beauty puzzle. Papineau and Durà-Vilà have responded with an argument that it is perfectly cogent both to be an Everettian and to accept the (popular) ‘thirder’ solution to Sleeping Beauty. Here I attempt to rebut their argument, and to clarify my original position.

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Peter J. Lewis
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Quantum Sleeping Beauty.Peter J. Lewis - 2007 - Analysis 67 (1):59-65.

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