Game theory and the humanities : bridging two worlds / Steven J. Brams.

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Brams, Steven J [author.]

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online resource

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9780262295932
0262295938
9786613020185
6613020184

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Game theory and the humanities.DDC classification:

300.1/51932 22

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HB144 .B73 2011eb

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Contents:

Game theory and literature: an overview -- The bible: sacrifice and unrequited love -- Theology: is it rational to believe in God? -- Philosophy: paradoxes of fair division -- Political philosophy: how democracy resolves conflict in difficult games -- Law: supreme court challenges and jury selection -- Plays: modeling frustration and anger -- History: magnanimity after wars -- Incomplete information in literature and history -- Catch-22s in literature and history.

Summary: The author shows how game theory can illuminate the rational choices made by characters in texts ranging from the Bible to Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' and can explicate strategic questions in law, history, and philosophy.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-309) and index.

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The author shows how game theory can illuminate the rational choices made by characters in texts ranging from the Bible to Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' and can explicate strategic questions in law, history, and philosophy.

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