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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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Decisions without sharp probabilities

Paul Weirich

pp. 213-225

Abstract

Adam Elga [Elga 2010] argues that no principle of rationality leads from unsharp probabilities to decisions. He concludes that a perfectly rational agent does not have unsharp probabilities. This paper defends unsharp probabilities. It shows how unsharp probabilities may ground rational decisions.

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Heinzmann Gerhard, Bour Pierre Edouard, Hodges Wilfrid, Schroeder-Heister Peter (2015) Logic and philosophy of science in Nancy (II). Philosophia Scientiae 19 (1).

Pages: 213-225

DOI: 10.4000/philosophiascientiae.1062

Full citation:

Weirich Paul (2015) „Decisions without sharp probabilities“. Philosophia Scientiae 19 (1), 213–225.