Rational Decision and Causality (Cambridge Philosophy Classics)
Cambridge University Press, 8/26/2016
EAN 9781107144811, ISBN10: 1107144817
Hardcover, 228 pages, 23.9 x 15.3 x 1.7 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
First published in 1982, Ellery Eells' original work on rational decision making had extensive implications for probability theorists, economists, statisticians and psychologists concerned with decision making and the employment of Bayesian principles. His analysis of the philosophical and psychological significance of Bayesian decision theories, causal decision theories and Newcomb's paradox continues to be influential in philosophy of science. His book is now revived for a new generation of readers and presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, including a specially commissioned preface written by Brian Skyrms, illuminating its continuing importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry.
Preface to this edition Brian Skyrms
Introduction
1. Bayesianism
2. The philosophical and psychological significance of Bayesian decision theory
3. Bayesian decision theories
some details
4. The counterexamples
5. Causal decision theories
6. Common causes, reasons and symptotic acts
7. A general defence of PMCEU
8. Newcomb's paradox
Appendices
Bibliography
Index.