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

Peterson, Martin

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9780521888370: An Introduction to Decision Theory (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)
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ISBN 10: 0521888379 ISBN 13: 9780521888370
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This clearly written introduction covers all the main aspects of decision theory including utility theory, subjective and objective probability, Bayesianism, causal decision theory, game theory, and social choice theory. No mathematical background is assumed and a full glossary and over 100 exercises help the reader to fully understand the area.

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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 
0521888379
ISBN 13 
9780521888370
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
328
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