Abstract
In this paper, we offer a new set of axioms that characterise the epistemic utility functions that are most often used in arguments in favour of Bayesian norms such as Probabilism and Conditionalization. These are the additive and continuous strictly proper epistemic utility functions. Our characterization is based on a suggestion by Frank P. Ramsey and appeals to the virtue of calibration. We begin by describing Ramsey's proposal and making our characterization precise; then we answer objections inspired by other treatments of calibration in epistemic utility theory.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | British Journal for the Philosophy of Science |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 9 Mar 2023 |