Description: Introduction to Decision Theory by Martin Peterson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An essential introduction to all aspects of decision theory, with new and updated discussions, examples, and exercises. Philosophy students and others will benefit from accessible chapters covering utility theory, risk, Bayesianism, game theory and more. The book is clearly written in non-technical language and includes a glossary of key terms. Publisher Description 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 Newcombs problem, prisoners dilemmas, and Arrows 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. Author Biography Martin Peterson holds the Sue and Harry Bovay Chair in the Department of Philosophy, Texas A&M University. He is the author of several books on decision theory, ethics, and risk, including Non-Bayesian Decision Theory (2008), The Dimensions of Consequentialism (Cambridge, 2013), and The Ethics of Technology (forthcoming). Details ISBN 1316606201 ISBN-13 9781316606209 Title Introduction to Decision Theory Author Martin Peterson Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 348 Edition 2nd Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:102199953; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781316606209
Book Title: Introduction to Decision Theory
Number of Pages: 348 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Introduction to Decision Theory
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Statistics
Item Height: 0.8 in
Features: Revised
Item Weight: 22 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.8 in
Author: Martin Peterson
Subject Area: Science, Education, Business & Economics
Item Width: 6.9 in
Series: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback