The old evidence problem and the inference to the best explanation

The Problem of Old Evidence (POE) states that Bayesian confirmation theory cannot explain why a H can be confirmed by piece evidence E already known. Different dimensions POE have been highlighted. Here, I consider the dynamic and static dimension. In former, we want to how discovery accounts for confirms H. latter, understand is will reason prefer over its competitors. aim paper twofold. Firstly, stress two recent solutions dimension, recently proposed Eva Hartmann, read in terms Inference Best Explanation (IBE). On this base, gauge weaknesses strengths models. Namely, show authors endorse particular IBE’s formulation, it still unsure if one descriptively used. Moreover, contend that, while condition their first model not expression only second is. Secondly, focus on dimension which, now, has expressed IBE terms. To solve it, rely counterfactual approach, version which explanatory considerations help evaluate Bayes’ theorem. However, turns out problems approach recur even when used