I believe the issue discussed here doesn’t exist, and only appears to be present because of the confusion I discussed in my comment.
It is not absolutely determined that finding that multiplying the probability of universe-state by the value of it is what must be done period. Another relationship between probabilities, values for states of the universe and behavior could actually be legitimate. I noted that this is an obscure philosophical question that is not intended to detract from your point.
Right; since probabilities (and expected utility axioms) break in some circumstances (for decision-theoretic purposes), expected utility of the usual kind isn’t fundamental, but its role seems to be.
(I did anticipate this objection/clarification, see the parenthetical about utility failing to factor as expectation of a utility function...)
It is not absolutely determined that finding that multiplying the probability of universe-state by the value of it is what must be done period. Another relationship between probabilities, values for states of the universe and behavior could actually be legitimate. I noted that this is an obscure philosophical question that is not intended to detract from your point.
Right; since probabilities (and expected utility axioms) break in some circumstances (for decision-theoretic purposes), expected utility of the usual kind isn’t fundamental, but its role seems to be.
(I did anticipate this objection/clarification, see the parenthetical about utility failing to factor as expectation of a utility function...)