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Abstract

I present a proof of the quantum probability rule from decision-theoretic assumptions, in the context of the Everett interpretation. The basic ideas behind the proof are those presented in Deutsch's recent proof of the probability rule, but the proof is simpler and proceeds from weaker decision-theoretic assumptions. This makes it easier to discuss the conceptual ideas involved in the proof, and to show that they are defensible.

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Item Type:	Other
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Wallace, David
Keywords:	everett interpretation quantum mechanics decision theory
Subjects:	General Issues > Decision Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Professor David Wallace
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2003
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:12
Item ID:	1523
Public Domain:	No
Subjects:	General Issues > Decision Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	2003
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1523

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