Game theory and the humanities : bridging two worlds /
Brams, Steven J.
Game theory and the humanities : bridging two worlds / Steven J. Brams. - Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2011. - xi, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-309) and index.
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.
How game theory can offer insights into literary, historical, and philosophical texts ranging from Macbeth to Supreme Court decisions.
9780262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Game theory.
Humanities--Mathematical models.
HB 144 / B815g 2011
300.1
Game theory and the humanities : bridging two worlds / Steven J. Brams. - Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2011. - xi, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-309) and index.
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.
How game theory can offer insights into literary, historical, and philosophical texts ranging from Macbeth to Supreme Court decisions.
9780262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Game theory.
Humanities--Mathematical models.
HB 144 / B815g 2011
300.1