  I apply Dawid's Meta-Empirical Assessment (MEA) methodology to the theory of
cosmological inflation. I argue that applying this methodology does not
currently offer a compelling case for ascribing non-empirical confirmation to
cosmological inflation. In particular, I argue that despite displaying strong
instances of Unexpected Explanatory Coherence (UEA), it is premature to
evaluate the theory on the basis of the No Alternatives Argument (NAA). More
significantly though, I argue that the theory of cosmological inflation fails
to sustain a convincing Meta-Inductive Argument (MIA) because the empirical
evidence and theoretical successes that it seeks to draw meta-empirical support
from do not warrant a meta-inductive inference to inflation. I conclude by
assessing how future developments could pave the way towards crafting a more
compelling case for the non-empirical confirmation of cosmological inflation.
