Qualitative decision theory via channel theory
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Qualitative Decision Theory via Channel Theory
We recast parts of decision theory in terms of channel theory concentrating on qualitative issues. Channel theory allows one to move between model theoretic and language theoretic notions as is necessary for an adequate covering. Doing so clarifies decision theory and presents the opportunity to investigate alternative formulations. As an example, we take some of Savage’s notions of decision th...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Logic and Logical Philosophy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1425-3305
DOI: 10.12775/llp.2011.005