An Introduction to Decision Theory (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy) - Softcover

Peterson, Martin

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9780521716543: An Introduction to Decision Theory (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)
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ISBN 10: 0521716543 ISBN 13: 9780521716543
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This introduction to decision theory offers comprehensive and accessible discussions of 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, and all concepts and results are explained in non-technical and intuitive as well as more formal ways. There are over 100 exercises with solutions, and a glossary of key terms and concepts. An emphasis on foundational aspects of normative decision theory (rather than descriptive decision theory) makes the book particularly useful for philosophy students, but it will appeal to readers in a range of disciplines including economics, psychology, political science and computer science.

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About the Author

Martin Peterson is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He is author of Non-Bayesian Decision Theory (2008).

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521716543
ISBN 13 
9780521716543
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
325
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