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Evolution of the Social Contract

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In this highly readable book, Brian Skyrms, a recognized authority on game and decision theory, investigates traditional problems of the social contract in terms of evolutionary dynamics. Game theory is skillfully employed to offer new interpretations of a wide variety of social phenomena, including justice, mutual aid, commitment, convention and meaning. The book is not technical and requires no special background knowledge. As such, it could be enjoyed by students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines: political science, philosophy, decision theory, economics and biology.

Language: English

Pages: 162

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: June 28, 1996

ISBN: 0521555833

ISBN 13: 9780521555838

Evolution of the Social Contract

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In this highly readable book, Brian Skyrms, a recognized authority on game and decision theory, investigates traditional problems of the social contract in terms of evolutionary dynamics. Game theory is skillfully employed to offer new interpretations of a wide variety of social phenomena, including justice, mutual aid, commitment, convention and meaning. The book is not technical and requires no special background knowledge. As such, it could be enjoyed by students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines: political science, philosophy, decision theory, economics and biology.

Language: English

Pages: 162

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: June 28, 1996

ISBN: 0521555833

ISBN 13: 9780521555838

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