Possibilistic logic introduced through comparison with probability logic

Authors

Daniel Alves da Silva Lopes Diniz
State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8874-3084 (unauthenticated)
Juliana Bueno-Soler
State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1673-2391 (unauthenticated)

Synopsis

Within the ecosystem of imprecise probabilities, possibilistic logics are among the alternatives to probability logic proposed for problems pervaded with imprecision. They describe each proposition of classical logic with two measures: possibility and necessity. We do not survey possibilistic logic, but introduce it by highlighting its main similarities and differences with probability logic, and discuss the claim that it is better suited to problems involving imprecision. 

Author Biographies

Daniel Alves da Silva Lopes Diniz, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)

Doutorando na Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP).

Juliana Bueno-Soler, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)

Doutorado em Filosofia pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Professora Adjunta da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). 

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Published

August 21, 2025