Decision, Probability and Utility

Decision, Probability and Utility
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 464
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ISBN-10 : 0521336589
ISBN-13 : 9780521336581
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Book Synopsis Decision, Probability and Utility by : Peter Gärdenfors

Download or read book Decision, Probability and Utility written by Peter Gärdenfors and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1988-04-29 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decision theory and the theory of rational choice have recently been the subjects of considerable research by philosophers and economists. However, no adequate anthology exists which can be used to introduce students to the field. This volume is designed to meet that need. The essays included are organized into five parts covering the foundations of decision theory, the conceptualization of probability and utility, pholosophical difficulties with the rules of rationality and with the assessment of probability, and causal decision theory. The editors provide an extensive introduction to the field and introductions to each part.


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