The Formalization of Asymmetry in Disjunctive Evaluation

Abstract

The main property of disjunction is substitutability, i.e., the fully satisfied predicate substitutes the rejected one. But, in many realworld cases disjunction is expressed as the fusion of full and optional alternatives, which is expressed as OR ELSE connective. Generally, this logical connective provides a solution lower than or equal to the MAX operator, and higher than or equal to the projection of the full alternative, i.e., the solution does not go below any averaging function and above MAX function. Therefore, the optional alternative does not influence the solution when it is satisfied with a degree lower than the degree of full alternative. In this work, we propose further generalization by other disjunctive functions in order to allow upward reinforcement of asymmetric disjunction. Finally, the obtained results are illustrated and discussed.