Search for dissertations about: "Lars-Göran Johansson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Lars-Göran Johansson.

  2. 1. Investigations into Information Semantics and Ethics of Computing

    Author : Gordana Dodig-Crnkovic; Björn Lisper; Lars-Göran Johansson; Jan Gustafsson; Luciano Floridi; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computing and Philosophy; Philosophy of Computing; Philosophy of Information; Computer science; Datavetenskap; Computer Science; datavetenskap;

    Abstract : The recent development of the research field of Computing and Philosophy has triggered investigations into the theoretical foundations of computing and information.This thesis consists of two parts which are the result of studies in two areas of Philosophy of Computing (PC) and Philosophy of Information (PI) regarding the production of meaning (semantics) and the value system with applications (ethics). READ MORE

  4. 2. Objective Chance : A Study in the Lewisian Tradition

    Author : George Masterton; Lars-Göran Johansson; Ulf Danielsson; Carl Hoefer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Theoretical philosophy; Teoretisk filosofi; Theoretical Philosophy; Teoretisk filosofi;

    Abstract : This dissertation explores the notion of objective chance as reasonable degree of belief given what might loosely be called our ultimate evidence. The goal is to develop a notion of objective chance that is broadly Humean: where chance ascriptions are construed as projected, De Dicto, physical modalities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Stringed along or caught in a loop? : Philosophical reflections on modern quantum gravity research

    Author : Keizo Matsubara; Lars-Göran Johansson; Holger Lyre; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; quantum gravity; string theory; loop quantum gravity; philosophy of physics; philosophy of science; scientific realism; structural realism; multiverse; thought experiments; Theoretical Philosophy; Teoretisk filosofi;

    Abstract : A number of philosophical questions, all connected to modern research in quantum gravity, are discussed in this dissertation.The goal of research in quantum gravity is to find a quantum theory for gravitation; the other fundamental forces are already understood in terms of quantum physics. READ MORE

  6. 4. The Mathematician as Mathematics : Theories of Computation in Light of Wittgenstein's Thought

    Author : Kim Solin; Lars-Göran Johansson; Sören Stenlund; André Porto; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; theories of computation; philosophy of mathematics; Wittgenstein;

    Abstract : Theories of computation are considered in light of Wittgenstein's thought. The dissertation is divided into three parts.The first part presents the philosophical approach taken in the dissertation. The approach takes Wittgenstein's philosophy, in particular as it has been understood by Rush Rhees, as a model. READ MORE

  7. 5. Pictures and Mathematics : Essays on Geometrical Representation, Pictorial Realism and Representational Abilities

    Author : Anna Stenkvist; Sven Ove Hansson; Lars-Göran Johansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES;

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