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Proposition-valued random variables as information

Proposition-valued random variables as information The notion of a proposition as a set of possible worlds or states occupies central stage in probability theory, semantics and epistemology, where it serves as the fundamental unit both of information and meaning. But this fact should not blind us to the existence of prospects with a different structure. In the paper I examine the use of random variables—in particular, proposition-valued random variables—in these fields and argue that we need a general account of rational attitude formation with respect to them. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Synthese Springer Journals

Proposition-valued random variables as information

Bradley, Richard
Synthese , Volume 175 (1) – Mar 12, 2010
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2010 by Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
Subject
Philosophy; Metaphysics; Philosophy of Language; Logic; Epistemology; Philosophy of Science
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0039-7857
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1573-0964
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10.1007/s11229-010-9741-3
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Abstract

The notion of a proposition as a set of possible worlds or states occupies central stage in probability theory, semantics and epistemology, where it serves as the fundamental unit both of information and meaning. But this fact should not blind us to the existence of prospects with a different structure. In the paper I examine the use of random variables—in particular, proposition-valued random variables—in these fields and argue that we need a general account of rational attitude formation with respect to them.

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Published: Mar 12, 2010

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