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Now 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.
Editions of An Introduction to Decision Theory
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107151598
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781316606209
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Now 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.
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What is An Introduction to Decision Theory about?
Now 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in An Introduction to Decision Theory?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Research and information: general > Decision theory: general
Where can I read a sample of An Introduction to Decision Theory?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107151598
Who is/are the Author/s of the book An Introduction to Decision Theory?
Martin Peterson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
An Introduction to Decision Theory is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107151598) and paperback(ISBN 9781316606209)