Vaniver comments on A novel approach to axiomatic decision theory - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vaniver 28 May 2012 10:01:20PM 0 points [-]

I like "goal", and think I like "value" even more. Value rationality?

Comment author: JonathanLivengood 28 May 2012 10:16:37PM 1 point [-]

I'm not sure about "value" in this context. The term "value" could attach to either acts or outcomes, I think. So, if the goal is to distinguish rationality that cares about acts first from rationality that cares about outcomes first, then "value" doesn't seem to do a very good job. Does that sound right to you, or am I missing something about the distinction that you want to draw?

Comment author: Vaniver 28 May 2012 10:17:30PM 1 point [-]

That's convinced me that "goal" is clearer than "value."