Virtual Issue: Evidence

Questions of evidence, what evidence is and what we ought to do with the evidence we possess, are at the heart of philosophy. These questions intersect with deep issues in epistemology, philosophy of science, decision theory and law. The problems they raise span from theoretical to urgently practical. 

In recognition of this fascinating and fundamental theme, we have surveyed the archive for articles which grapple with these issues. We present some of the best pieces here, as a virtual issue. Questions explored include: What is ‘evidence’ and what makes for good evidence? How should we act on our evidence? What kinds of evidence should be used in legal contexts? 

This virtual issue seeks to represent the range of philosophical work on these issues, demonstrating their diversity while highlighting their interrelations.

All articles are free to read until the end of June 2021.

Concepts of Evidence
Peter Achinstein
Mind (1978) 87 (1): 22-45

Knowledge as evidence
T Williamson
Mind (1997) 106 (424): 717-741

The Epistemic Advantage of Prediction over Accommodation
Roger White
Mind (2003) 112 (448): 653-683

Degree-of-Belief and Degree-of-Support: Why Bayesians Need Both Notions
James Hawthorne
Mind (2005) 114 (454): 277-320

Experience and Evidence
Susanna Schellenberg
Mind (2013) 122 (487): 699-747

Epistemic Decision Theory
Hilary Greaves
Mind (2013) 122 (488): 915-952

The Externalist's Guide to Fishing for Compliments
Bernhard Salow
Mind (2018) 127 (507): 691-728

When Does Evidence Suffice for Conviction?
Martin Smith
Mind (2018) 127 (508): 1193-1218

Defeaters and Disqualifiers
Daniel Muñoz
Mind (2019) 128 (511): 887-906