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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
1316641546
ISBN-13
9781316641545
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234974767
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
262 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Evidence, Decision and Causality
Publication Year
2017
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Philosophy, Science, Education
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"... Ahmed's book on the debate between EDT and CDT is a very welcome addition to the literature in decision theory. It is a very subtle and finely crafted review of the principal points pertinent to an adjudication of the debate. Both sides of the debate have much to learn from Ahmed's precise formulation and thorough assessment of these points. He casts old arguments in new light and constructs new arguments with great ingenuity to produce a spirited defense of EDT. I heartily recommend this book to all decision theorists." Paul Weirich, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
122
Table Of Content
Introduction; 1. Savage; 2. EDT and CDT; 3. Causalist objections to CDT; 4. Realistic cases; 5. Deterministic cases; 6. Quantum-mechanical cases; 7. The standard Newcomb case; 8. 'The ultimate contingency'.
Synopsis
Aimed at philosophers and those with an interest in rational choice. Economic theory, quantum mechanics and voting all seem to illustrate a deep puzzle about the practical role of causality. This book advances the debate, introduces many new examples and assesses the practical relevance of the philosophical discussion., Most philosophers agree that causal knowledge is essential to decision-making: agents should choose from the available options those that probably cause the outcomes that they want. This book argues against this theory and in favour of evidential or Bayesian decision theory, which emphasises the symptomatic value of options over their causal role. It examines a variety of settings, including economic theory, quantum mechanics and philosophical thought-experiments, where causal knowledge seems to make a practical difference. The arguments make novel use of machinery from other areas of philosophical inquiry, including first-person epistemology and the free will debate. The book also illustrates the applicability of decision theory itself to questions about the direction of time and the special epistemic status of agents.
LC Classification Number
BD184
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