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(2012) Synthese 187 (1).

Reversing 30 years of discussion

why causal decision theorists should one-box

Wolfgang Spohn

pp. 95-122

The paper will show how one may rationalize one-boxing in Newcomb’s problem and drinking the toxin in the Toxin puzzle within the confines of causal decision theory by ascending to so-called reflexive decision models which reflect how actions are caused by decision situations (beliefs, desires, and intentions) represented by ordinary unreflexive decision models.

Publication details

DOI: 10.1007/s11229-011-0023-5

Full citation:

Spohn, W. (2012). Reversing 30 years of discussion: why causal decision theorists should one-box. Synthese 187 (1), pp. 95-122.

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