English

Dyadic obligations: proofs and countermodels via hypersequents

Logic in Computer Science 2024-06-14 v1

Abstract

The basic system E of dyadic deontic logic proposed by {\AA}qvist offers a simple solution to contrary-to-duty paradoxes and allows to represent norms with exceptions. We investigate E from a proof-theoretical viewpoint. We propose a hypersequent calculus with good properties, the most important of which is cut-elimination, and the consequent subformula property. The calculus is refined to obtain a decision procedure for E and an effective countermodel computation in case of failure of proof search. Using the refined calculus, we prove that validity in E is Co-NP and countermodels have polynomial size.

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@article{arxiv.2406.09088,
  title  = {Dyadic obligations: proofs and countermodels via hypersequents},
  author = {Agata Ciabattoni and Nicola Oliveti and Xavier Parent},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.09088},
  year   = {2024}
}
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