Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck

Rescher, Nicholas

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.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-01-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030637798

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63780-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 90