Nicholas Rescher

Gebundenes Buch

Luck Theory

A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

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).

Produktdetails

• Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning 20
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-63779-8
• 1st edition 2021
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 360g
• ISBN-13: 9783030637798
• ISBN-10: 3030637794
• Artikelnr.: 60374360