A solution to the completeness problem for weakly aggregative modal logic

1995 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 832-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Apostoli ◽  
Bryson Brown

We are accustomed to regarding K as the weakest modal logic admitting of a relational semantics in the style made popular by Kripke. However, in a series of papers which demonstrates a startling connection between modal logic and the theory of paraconsistent inference, Ray Jennings and Peter Schotch have developed a generalized relational frame theory which articulates an infinite hierarchy of sublogics of K, each expressing a species of “weakly aggregative necessity”. Recall that K is axiomatized, in the presence of N and RM, by the schema of “binary aggregation”For each n ≥ 1, the weakly aggregative modal logic Kn is axiomatized by replacing K with the schema of “n-ary aggregation”which is an n-ary relaxation, or weakening, of K. Note that K1 = K.In [3], the authors claim without proof that Kn is determined by the class of frames F = (W, R), where W is a nonempty set and R is an (n + 1)-ary relation on W, under the generalization of Kriple's truth condition according to which □α is true at a point w in W if and only if α is true at one of x1,…,xn for all x1,…, xn in W such that Rw, x1,…, xn.

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Dymond ◽  
Richard J. May ◽  
Anita Munnelly ◽  
Alice E. Hoon

Author(s):  
Anthony G. O'Reilly ◽  
Bryan Roche ◽  
Aoife Cartwright

Research surrounding the construct of “implicit attitudes” and the various methodologies for measuring that construct is currently founded on the social cognitive paradigm. However, no robust and agreed upon theoretical framework has emerged from this paradigm, despite the widespread adoption of implicit testing methodologies and their associated theoretical assumptions. The current chapter outlines a functional approach to implicit testing, describing research stemming from Relational Frame Theory that was developed in parallel with the emergence of the IAT, and arguing for the benefits of connecting these two strands of research to improve the understanding of attitude behaviors and create better understood implicit testing methodologies. The chapter concludes with descriptions of two examples of such methodologies: the IRAP and the FAST.


Author(s):  
Steven C. Hayes ◽  
Stu Law ◽  
Kian Assemi ◽  
Neal Falletta-Cowden ◽  
Melia Shamblin ◽  
...  

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is the simplest form of operant theory since it claims nothing more than a particular type of behavior, arbitrarily applicable derived relational responding, is an operant. While the theory is simple, its implications are not, and adoption has been slow until recently. RFT was first formally described in 1985 and in the 35 years since, hundreds of studies have been conducted on relational learning from an operant point of view. The present paper briefly summarizes that history and examines some of its key claims. So far, the empirical program delineated by RFT has held up remarkably well. Future directions are delineated that will enable a more comprehensive evaluation of the importance of the RFT research program, and a more thorough exploration of its profound implications.


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