Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck (Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning, 20) - Hardcover

Rescher, Nicholas

 
9783030637798: Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck (Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning, 20)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3030637794 ISBN 13: 9783030637798
Publisher: Springer, 2021

Synopsis

This book is an original―the first-ever treatment of the mathematics of Luck. Setting out from the principle that luck can be measured by the gap between reasonable expectation and eventual realization, the book develops step-by-step a mathematical theory that accommodates the entire range of our pre-systematic understanding of the way in which luck functions in human affairs. In so moving from explanatory exposition to mathematical treatment, the book provides a clear and accessible account of the way in which luck assessment enters into the calculations of rational decision theory.

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About the Author

Nicholas Rescher: Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy; Former President: American Philosophical Association, American Catholic Philosophical Association, American Philosophical Society. Member American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Society of Canada; Academie Europaea; Cardinal Mercier Medalist; Aquinas Medalist; Helmholtz Medalist of the German Academy of Sciences (Berlin-Brandenburg).

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This book is an original―the first-ever treatment of the mathematics of Luck. Setting out from the principle that luck can be measured by the gap between reasonable expectation and eventual realization, the book develops step-by-step a mathematical theory that accommodates the entire range of our pre-systematic understanding of the way in which luck functions in human affairs. In so moving from explanatory exposition to mathematical treatment, the book provides a clear and accessible account of the way in which luck assessment enters into the calculations of rational decision theory.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3030637794
ISBN 13 
9783030637798
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
123

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