Epistemic logics and their game theoretic applications: Introduction

Mamoru Kaneko ()

Economic Theory, 2002, vol. 19, issue 1, 7-62

Abstract: This paper is written as an introduction to epistemic logics and their game theoretic applications. It starts with both semantics and syntax of classical logic, and goes to the Hilbert-style proof-theory and Kripke-style model theory of epistemic logics. In these theories, we discuss individual decision making in some simple game examples. In particular, we will discuss the distinction between beliefs and knowledge, and how false beliefs play roles in game theoretic decision making. Finally, we discuss extensions of epistemic logics to incorporate common knowledge. In the extension, we discuss also false beliefs on common knowledge.

Keywords: Classical logic; Epistemic logic; Common knowledge logic; Beliefs; Knowledge; Dominant strategy; Decision criterion; Epistemic depth of a formula. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C60 C69 D89 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-09-12
Note: Received: July 1, 2000; revised version: April 19, 2001
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