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Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul Weirich
SeriesElements in Decision Theory and Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Dimensions(mm): Height 150,Width 230
Category/GenrePhilosophy
Philosophy - logic
Philosophy of science
ISBN/Barcode 9781108713504
ClassificationsDewey:302.13
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 25 February 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An agent often does not have precise probabilities or utilities to guide resolution of a decision problem. I advance a principle of rationality for making decisions in such cases. To begin, I represent the doxastic and conative state of an agent with a set of pairs of a probability assignment and a utility assignment. Then I support a decision principle that allows any act that maximizes expected utility according to some pair of assignments in the set. Assuming that computation of an option's expected utility uses comprehensive possible outcomes that include the option's risk, no consideration supports a stricter requirement.