Utility as an order relation

04 Dec 2023 (modified: 26 Jan 2024)PKU 2023 Fall CoRe SubmissionEveryoneRevisionsBibTeXCC BY 4.0
Keywords: utility, order relation, reward, preference
Abstract: Utility, as a type of basis for decision-making, serves to establish the ranking relationship between the optimal action and other actions. Adopting the perspective of order relations, this essay delves into an analysis of utility in both scalar and preference forms, elucidating their appropriateness while also addressing their limitations. The essay concludes by exploring potential pathways for the evolution of utility forms and highlighting alternative decision-making methodologies.
Submission Number: 178
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