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<p>This commentary on Thomas Kelly’s <i>Bias: A Philosophical Study</i> compares his Norm-Theoretic Account, which defines <i>bias</i> as involving systematic deviations from genuine norms, with the Functional Account of Bias, which instead conceptualizes <i>bias</i> as a functional response to the problem of underdetermination. While both accounts offer valuable insights, I explore their compatibility and differences, arguing that the Functional Account provides a more comprehensive understanding of bias by offering deeper explanatory insights, particularly regarding bias’s origins and purpose.</p>

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Bias, Norms, and Function: comments on Thomas Kelly’s Bias: a Philosophical Study

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    2025年2月7日

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  • Gabbrielle M. Johnson

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This commentary on Thomas Kelly’s Bias: A Philosophical Study compares his Norm-Theoretic Account, which defines bias as involving systematic deviations from genuine norms, with the Functional Account of Bias, which instead conceptualizes bias as a functional response to the problem of underdetermination. While both accounts offer valuable insights, I explore their compatibility and differences, arguing that the Functional Account provides a more comprehensive understanding of bias by offering deeper explanatory insights, particularly regarding bias’s origins and purpose.