Oxford University Press - Belief and Counterfactuals Book

Explore the foundations of analytic philosophy with Belief and Counterfactuals: A Study in Means-End Philosophy. This volume from Oxford University Press serves as the first of two volumes focused on the complex relationship between belief and counterfactuals. Franz Huber introduces ranking theory, a formal theory with diverse applications across various areas of analytic philosophy. By utilizing formal logic, ranking theory provides a way to account for degrees of belief and how those beliefs change when new information is introduced. This text applies ranking theory and belief revision directly to the fields of metaphysics and epistemology. While the work is rooted in technical writing, the volume is designed to be as accessible as possible. It offers a clear presentation of these complex logical frameworks, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in how formal logic can explain belief systems and information updates.