An Introduction to Decision Theory (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Now revised and updated, this introduction to decision theory is both accessible and comprehensive, covering topics including decision making under ignorance and risk, the foundations of utility theory, the debate over subjective and objective probability, Bayesianism, causal decision theory, game theory, and social choice theory. No mathematical skills are assumed, with all concepts and results explained in non-technical and intuitive as well as more formal ways. There are now over 140 exercises with solutions, along with a glossary of key terms and concepts. This second edition includes a new chapter on risk aversion as well as updated discussions of numerous central ideas, including Newcomb's problem, prisoner's dilemmas, and Arrow's impossibility theorem. The book will appeal particularly to philosophy students but also to readers in a range of disciplines, from computer science and psychology to economics and political science.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Release date:	March 2017
Authors:	Martin Peterson
Dimensions:	249 x 174 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	348
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-316-60620-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Decision theory > General Promotions
LSN:	1-316-60620-1
Barcode:	9781316606209

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