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Paul Weirich is a Curators' Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Missouri. His previous books include Collective Rationality (2010), Realistic Decision Theory (2004), Decision Space (Cambridge, 2001) and Equilibrium and Rationality (Cambridge, 1998).
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Rational Choice Using Imprecise Probabilities and Utilities

Paul Weirich

Cambridge University Press

2021-02-25

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An agent often does not have precise probabilities or utilities to guide resolution of a decision problem. I advance a principle of rationality for making decisions in such cases. To begin, I represent the doxastic and conative state of an agent with...

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Télécharger le livre : Rational Responses to Risks
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Rational Responses to Risks

Paul Weirich

Good decisions account for risks. For example, the risk of an accident while driving in the rain makes a reasonable driver decide to slow down. While risk is a large topic in theoretical disciplines such as economics and psychology, as well as in practical disciplines...

Parution : 2020-07-10
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Éditeur : Oxford University Press
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Télécharger le livre : Models of Decision-Making
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Models of Decision-Making

Paul Weirich

Classical decision theory evaluates entire worlds, specified so as to include everything a decision-maker cares about. Thus applying decision theory requires performing computations far beyond an ordinary decision-maker's ability. In this book Paul Weirich explains how...

Parution : 2015-02-05
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Éditeur : Cambridge University Press
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Télécharger le livre : Collective Rationality
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Collective Rationality

Paul Weirich

Groups of people perform acts that are subject to standards of rationality. A committee may sensibly award fellowships, or may irrationally award them in violation of its own policies. A theory of collective rationality defines collective acts that are evaluable for...

Parution : 2009-12-01
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Éditeur : Oxford University Press
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Labeling Genetically Modified Food

Paul Weirich

Food products with genetically modified (GM) ingredients are common, yet many consumers are unaware of this. When polled, consumers say that they want to know whether their food contains GM ingredients, just as many want to know whether their food is natural or organic....

Parution : 2007-11-01
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Éditeur : Oxford University Press
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37,65 €
Télécharger le livre : Realistic Decision Theory
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Realistic Decision Theory

Paul Weirich

Within traditional decision theory, common decision principles -- e.g. the principle to maximize utility -- generally invoke idealization; they govern ideal agents in ideal circumstances. In Realistic Decision Theory, Paul Weirch adds practicality to decision theory by...

Parution : 2004-09-16
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Éditeur : Oxford University Press
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