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180162 VO-L Theories of truth (2015S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie

The course will give a self-contained introduction to games and basic solution concepts (dominant strategies, backward induction, iterated elimination of dominated strategies,Nash equilibria ) with the goal of understanding game-theoretical rationality. Various kinds of games will be analyzed, but the focus will be on the distinction between win-lose games, on one side, and cooperation games (Stag Hunt), on the other. The former will be used to analyze logical notions (truth, proof) and the latter to analyze conventions (David Lewis). The interplay between knowledge and rationality will be a constant theme of the course. The course is intended for a philosophical audience with a minimal knowledge of logic (Introductory level).

Additional reading material
B. Skyrms, 2004, The Stag Hunt, CUP, chapters 1-5.
Johan van Benthem, 2014, Logic in Games, MIT Press, Introduction

Course assessment: Written exam
Moodle

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Language: English

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  • Monday 18.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Thursday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Friday 22.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 27.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 28.05. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Friday 29.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Saturday 30.05. 10:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Tuesday 02.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 03.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

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M3 A Erkenntnistheorie, Wissenschaftsphilosophie, Technik- u. Medienphilosophie,
M3 C. Sprachphilosophie/ Hermeneutik, Logik,
MA M1,
HPS (alt): M4, HPS (neu) M4

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