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The rational-agent view subsumes the laws-of-thought view because
ALogical inference is incompatible with rationality
BLogical reasoning was disproved by deep learning
CCorrect inference is one of several rational means
DRational agents do not require reasoning at all
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Correct inference is one of several rational means
Logical inference can support rational action, but it is neither necessary (reflexes also act rationally) nor sufficient (one must also act, not just deduce). The rational-agent view subsumes it as a special case.
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