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Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy Ser.: Introduction to Decision Theory by Martin Peterson (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101316606201

ISBN-139781316606209

eBay Product ID (ePID)234576911

Product Key Features

Number of Pages348 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroduction to Decision Theory

Publication Year2017

SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Statistics

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorMartin Peterson

Subject AreaScience, Education, Business & Economics

SeriesCambridge Introductions to Philosophy Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight22 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2016-057387

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingAn

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal519.5/42

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. The decision matrix; 3. Decisions under ignorance; 4. Decisions under risk; 5. Utility; 6. The mathematics of probability; 7. The philosophy of probability; 8. Bayesianism and pragmatic arguments; 9. Causal vs evidential decision theory; 10. Risk aversion; 11. Game theory I: basic concepts and zero-sum games; 12. Game theory II: nonzero-sum and cooperative games; 13. Social choice theory; 14. Overview of descriptive decision theory; Appendix A. Glossary; Further reading; Index.

SynopsisNow 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., An essential introduction to all aspects of decision theory, with new and updated discussions, examples, and exercises. Philosophy students and others will benefit from accessible chapters covering utility theory, risk, Bayesianism, game theory and more. The book is clearly written in non-technical language and includes a glossary of key terms.

LC Classification NumberQA279.4.P48 2017