Dual Choice and Iteration in an Abstract Algebra of Action

  • Authors:
  • Kim Solin

  • Affiliations:
  • Dept. of Philosophy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

  • Venue:
  • Studia Logica
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

This paper presents an abstract-algebraic formulation of action facilitating reasoning about two opposing agents. Two dual nondeterministic choice operators are formulated abstract-algebraically: angelic (or user) choice and demonic (or system) choice. Iteration operators are also defined. As an application, Hoare-style correctness rules are established by means of the algebra. A negation operator is also discussed.