Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: A mathematical model of Gregory Kavka’s “Toxin Puzzle” is constructed to provide the optimal course of action for this thought experiment. But the action suggested by the model is irrational, rendering the model useless for the rational player. Yet, it is the failure itself which provides a deeper insight into the nature of intention and mathematical modeling in general.
Author: Leonard M. Wapner
Institution: El Camino College
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402675320