# Reasoning, Metareasoning, and Mathematical Truth: Studies of Theorem Proving under Limited Resources

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1302.4960 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1302.4960/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 20 Feb 2013.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Finding the Time to Think: Learning Planning Budgets in Real-Time RL](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.26463/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In earlier work, we introduced flexible inference and decision-theoretic metareasoning to address the intractability of normative inference. Here, rather than pursuing the task of computing beliefs and actions with decision models composed of distinctions about uncertain events, we examine methods for inferring beliefs about mathematical truth before an automated theorem prover completes a proof. We employ a Bayesian analysis to update belief in truth, given theorem-proving progress, and show how decision-theoretic methods can be used to determine the value of continuing to deliberate versus taking immediate action in time-critical situations.