Commitment and resoluteness in rational choice / Chrisoula Andreou.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Andreou, Chrisoula, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in decision theory and philosophy 2517-4827.

Cambridge elements. Elements in decision theory and philosophy, 2517-4827

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rational choice theory.

Commitment (Psychology)--Philosophy.

Commitment (Psychology).

Determination (Personality trait)--Philosophy.

Determination (Personality trait).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (49 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2022.

Summary:

Drawing and building on the existing literature, this Element explores the interesting and challenging philosophical terrain where issues regarding cooperation, commitment, and control intersect. Section 1 discusses interpersonal and intrapersonal Prisoner's Dilemma situations, and the possibility of a set of unrestrained choices adding up in a way that is problematic relative to the concerns of the choosers involved. Section 2 focuses on the role of precommitment devices in rational choice. Section 3 considers the role of resoluteness in rational choice and action. And Section 4 delves into some related complications concerning the nature of actions and the nature of intentions.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781009211536 (ebook)

Access Restriction:

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