The Laws of Belief: Ranking Theory and its Philosophical Applications

Oxford: Oxford University Press (2012)
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Wolfgang Spohn presents the first full account of the dynamic laws of belief, by means of ranking theory. This book is his long-awaited presentation of ranking theory and its ramifications.

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Wolfgang Spohn
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