Metaphysics and Logic group
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This will be a pre-read discussion. To obtain a copy of the discussed paper, email the speaker via sen1@st-andrews.ac.uk. We ask participants to read the discussion paper ahead of the session and to prepare questions. |
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Title: Explanations in logic Abstract: To explain phenomena in the world is a central human activity and one of the main goals of rational inquiry. There are several types of explanation: one can explain by drawing an analogy, as one can explain by dwelling on the causes (e.g. see Woodward (2004)). Amongst these different kinds… |
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The workshop ‘Proofs, Rules, and Meanings’聽is set to take place at the University of 精东传媒 (School V, United College, and livestreamed via Microsoft Teams) on 11 and 12 April 2024. It explores the relationship between proofs, rules, and meanings through the lens of proof-theoretic semantics. This workshop features: the contemporary logical and philosophical dimensions…
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No M&L meeting because of a concurrent School Council meeting. |
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Title: Beliefs based on conflicting and uncertain evidence: connecting Dempster-Shafer theory and the topology of evidence Abstract: One problem to solve in the context of information fusion, decision-making, and other artificial intelligence challenges is to compute justified beliefs based on evidence. In real-life examples, this evidence may be inconsistent, incomplete, or uncertain, making the problem… |
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Title: Seeing Holes-without seeing what they are holes in Abstract: Peering down into a tall box, you see a ring. The ring is removed. To your surprise this uncovers a second duplicate ring. Did you see the hole of the bottom ring before you saw the bottom ring? Each answer is backed by good reasons.… |
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