In this paper, we adopt a symbolic interactionist perspective on Multi-Agent Systems. We investigate the uses and genesis of agent models, both Self and acquaintance models and argue that the symbolic interactionist view is superior to the ad hoc, static and somewhat low-level approach adopted at present. We consider agent models|both Self and acquaintance models|as devices for making predictio...

Abstract In the Critique of Pure Reason, Kant draws a distinction between appearances and things in themselves, characterizing latter as uncognizable. While arguing that all we can cognize are appearances, nevertheless maintains there themselves. This has struck many questionable: how be position to affirm, stipulated uncognizable, they exist? this paper, I take up challenge establishing existe...