Paradox Lost, but in which Envelope?
Paradox Lost, but in which Envelope?
Author(s): Olav GjelsvikSubject(s): Philosophy
Published by: KruZak
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to diagnose the so-called two envelopes paradox. Many writers have claimed that there is something genuinely paradoxical in the situation with the two envelopes, and some writers are now developing non-standards theories of expected utility. I claim that there is no paradox for expected utility theory as I understand that theory, and that contrary claims are confused. Expected utility theory is completely unaffected by the two-envelope paradox.
Journal: Croatian Journal of Philosophy
- Issue Year: II/2002
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 353-362
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
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