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Conditionals and Theory Change: Revisions, Expansions and Additions
Rott, Hans (1989) Conditionals and Theory Change: Revisions, Expansions and Additions. Synthese 81 (1), S. 91-113.Veröffentlichungsdatum dieses Volltextes: 18 Jul 2012 11:01
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DOI zum Zitieren dieses Dokuments: 10.5283/epub.25389
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This paper dwells upon formal models of changes of beliefs, or theories, which are expressed in languages containing a binary conditional connective. After defining the basic concept of a (non-trivial) belief revision model. I present a simple proof of Gärdenfors''s (1986) triviality theorem. I claim that on a proper understanding of this theorem we must give up the thesis that consistent ...
This paper dwells upon formal models of changes of beliefs, or theories, which are expressed in languages containing a binary conditional connective. After defining the basic concept of a (non-trivial) belief revision model. I present a simple proof of Gärdenfors''s (1986) triviality theorem. I claim that on a proper understanding of this theorem we must give up the thesis that consistent revisions (lsquoadditionsrsquo) are to be equated with logical expansions. If negated or lsquomightrsquo conditionals are interpreted on the basis of lsquoautoepistemic omnisciencersquo, or if autoepistemic modalities (Moore) are admitted, even more severe triviality results ensue. It is argued that additions cannot be philosophically construed as lsquoparasiticrsquo (Levi) on expansions. In conclusion I outline somed logical consequences of the fact that we must not expect lsquomonotonicrsquo revisions in languages including conditionals.
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| Dokumentenart | Artikel | ||||
| Titel eines Journals oder einer Zeitschrift | Synthese | ||||
| Verlag: | Kluwer; Springer | ||||
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| Band: | 81 | ||||
| Nummer des Zeitschriftenheftes oder des Kapitels: | 1 | ||||
| Seitenbereich: | S. 91-113 | ||||
| Datum | 1989 | ||||
| Institutionen | Philosophie, Kunst-, Geschichts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften > Institut für Philosophie > Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Philosophie (Prof. Dr. phil Hans Rott) | ||||
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| Dewey-Dezimal-Klassifikation | 100 Philosophie und Psychologie > 100 Philosophie | ||||
| Status | Veröffentlicht | ||||
| Begutachtet | Unbekannt / Keine Angabe | ||||
| An der Universität Regensburg entstanden | Unbekannt / Keine Angabe | ||||
| URN der UB Regensburg | urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-253899 | ||||
| Dokumenten-ID | 25389 |
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