John Earman is one of the most thoughtful commentators on Bayesianism. This is a book well worth reading for anyone seriously interested in the philosophy of science.
Allan Franklin, Professor, University of Colorado
John Earman's Bayes or Bust? is a fine analysis of many issues facing modern theoretical statistics and the enterprise of confirmation theory. It brings together technical results with great accuracy and appropriateness and will undoubtedly become a standard work among philosophers of science.
Clark Glymour, Carnegie Mellon University
John Earman's Bayes or Bust? is a witty, terse, wide-ranging, novel survey of pros and cons, beginning with a historical chapter on Bayes's original paper and ending with an up-to-the-minute chapter in which Bayesianism meets formal learning theory. It is an important addition to the ongoing controversy about Bayesianism.
Richard Jeffrey, Professor, Princeton University
Bayes or Bust? offers what those who know John Earman's work expect from him: deep and original insights conveyed with lucidity and grace. It is a brilliant book that should be read by anyone interested in scientific inference.
Philip Kitcher, Professor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego
Are you interested in learning far more about both the strengths and weaknesses of Bayesianism than you ever imagined was developed in one place? Then take a look at this book.
Paul Teller, Department of Philosophy, University of California, Davis
