Infinite Decisions and Rationally Negligible Probabilities

Mind (500):1-14 (2016)
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Abstract

I have argued for a picture of decision theory centred on the principle of Rationally Negligible Probabilities. Isaacs argues against this picture on the grounds that it has an untenable implication. I first examine whether my view really has this implication; this involves a discussion of the legitimacy or otherwise of infinite decisions. I then examine whether the implication is really undesirable and conclude that it is not

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Nicholas J. J. Smith
University of Sydney