Making Choices: A Recasting of Decision Theory

ISBN-13: 9780521588409 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 174 str.

Frederic Schick

Opis

This volume provides an introductory overview of decision theory. It is completely non-technical excluding all formulae from the text. It covers the full range of philosophical issues of rationality and decision theory, including game theory, social choice theory, prisoners dilemma and much else.

Recenzje

'… this was a succinct and well-written book, keeping the reader's attention throughout. Anyone with an interest in decision-making will undoubtedly develop a deepter and more appreciate understanding of the many issues and problems involved in this area of study.' The Philosopher's Magazine

Spis treści

1. Difficult choices; 2. Having reasons; 3. Rationality; 4. Shaping up; 5. Other people; 6. Social choice; 7. Choosing right.