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Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck (Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning, 20)

By Nicholas Rescher

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2021
ISBN
3030637794, 9783030637798
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3104003 bytes)
Pages
123\113
Time added
2024-04-15 13:22:03

Description

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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