Framing human inference by coherence based probability logic

Pfeifer, Niki and Kleiter, Gernot D. (2009): Framing human inference by coherence based probability logic. In: Journal of Applied Logic, Vol. 7, No. 2: 206 - 217

Abstract

We take coherence based probability logic as the basic reference theory to model human deductive reasoning. The conditional and probabilistic argument forms are explored. We give a brief overview of recent developments of combining logic and probability in psychology. A study on conditional inferences illustrates our approach. First steps towards a process model of conditional inferences conclude the paper.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Keywords: Human reasoning; Conditional; Probability logic; Argument forms
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP); Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) > Logic; Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) > Philosophy of Mind
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy; 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 150 Psychology; 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 160 Logic
• ISSN: 1570-8683
• Language: English