Search Results for author: Henry E. Kyburg Jr

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Higher Order Probabilities

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

A number of writers have supposed that for the full specification of belief, higher order probabilities are required.

Probabilistic and Non-Monotonic Inference

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

(la) So, relative to what I know, it is rational of me to believe S. (2) Now that I have more evidence, S may no longer be probable.

Common Sense Reasoning Decision Making +1

Objective Probability

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

A distinction is sometimes made between "statistical" and "subjective" probabilities.

Epistemological Relevance and Statistical Knowledge

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

For many years, at least since McCarthy and Hayes (1969), writers have lamented, and attempted to compensate for, the alleged fact that we often do not have adequate statistical knowledge for governing the uncertainty of belief, for making uncertain inferences, and the like.

Knowledge and Uncertainty

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

One purpose -- quite a few thinkers would say the main purpose -- of seeking knowledge about the world is to enhance our ability to make good decisions.

Decision Making

Probabilistic Inference and Probabilistic Reasoning

no code implementations27 Mar 2013 Henry E. Kyburg Jr

Uncertainty enters into human reasoning and inference in at least two ways.

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