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Qualitative decision theory via channel theory
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Qualitative decision theory via channel theory

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  • Gerard Allwein Naval Research Laboratory, Washington
  • Yingrui Yang Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York
  • William L. Harrison University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/LLP.2011.005

Keywords

decision theory, channel theory, logics of preference, world decision problems

Abstract

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 theory and recast them within channel theory. In place of probabilities, we use a particular logic of preference. We introduce a logic for describing actions separate from the logic of preference over actions. The structures introduced by channel theory that represent the decision problems can be seen to be an abstract framework. This frame-work is very accommodating to changing the nature of the decision problems to handle different aspects or theories about decision making.

Author Biographies

Gerard Allwein, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington

Center for High Assurance Computer Systems

Yingrui Yang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York

Department of Cognitive Science

William L. Harrison, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

Department of Computer Science

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2011-06-30

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ALLWEIN, Gerard, YANG, Yingrui and HARRISON, William L. Qualitative decision theory via channel theory. Logic and Logical Philosophy. Online. 30 June 2011. Vol. 20, no. 1-2, p. 81–110. [Accessed 5 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/LLP.2011.005.
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