According to epistemic instrumentalists the normativity of evidence for belief is best explained in terms of the practical utility of forming evidentially supported beliefs. Traditional arguments for instrumentalism�arguments based on naturalism and motivation�lack suasive force against opponents. A new argument for the view�the Argument from Coincidence�is presented. The argument shows that only instrumentalists can avoid positing an embarrassing coincidence between the practical value of believing in accordance with one�s evidence, and the existence of reasons so to believe. Responses are considered and shown to be inadequate.
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