Luck Theory

A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-3-030-63782-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, Band 20, 90 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 201 g

Reihe: Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rescher, Nicholas

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie der Mathematik, Philosophie der Physik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Operations Research
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Philosophie der Mathematik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Chancy Outcome Situation.- 2. Outcome Luck Assessment and the Luck Equation.- 3. Variant Approaches to Luck.- 4. Some Illustrative Examples.- 5. Luck in Success/Failure Situations.- 6. Basic Luck Theorems.- 7. Luck and Risk.- 8. Managing Luck.

Über Autor(innen)

Nicholas Rescher: Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy; Former President: American Philosophical Association, American Catholic Philosophical Association, American Philosophical Society. Member American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Society of Canada; Academie Europaea; Cardinal Mercier Medalist; Aquinas Medalist; Helmholtz Medalist of the German Academy of Sciences (Berlin-Brandenburg).