Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities by Paul Weirich

Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities by Paul Weirich

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Summary

An agent often does not have precise probabilities or utilities to guide resolution of a decision problem. In this Element I advance a principle of rationality for making decisions in such cases.

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Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities by Paul Weirich

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.
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ISBN 13 9781108713504
ISBN 10 1108713505
Title Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities
Author Paul Weirich
Series Elements In Decision Theory And Philosophy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2021-02-25
Number of pages 75
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