PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO THE SURPRISE-EXAMINATION PARADOX* |
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Authors: | Ruth Weintraub |
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Abstract: | In this paper I consider the surprise examination paradox from a practical perspective, paying special attention to the communicative role of the teacher's promise to the students. This perspective, which places the promise within a practice, rather than viewing it in the abstract, imposes constraints on adequate solutions to the paradox. In the light of these constraints. I examine various solutions which have been offered, and suggest two of my own. |
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