Brams, Steven J. <br/><br/>
Game theory and the humanities :  bridging two worlds / 
Steven J. Brams. 
 - Cambridge, Mass. :  MIT Press,  2011. 
 - xi, 319 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-309) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> How game theory can offer insights into literary, historical, and philosophical texts ranging from Macbeth to Supreme Court decisions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Game theory.<br/>Humanities--Mathematical models.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HB 144  / B815g 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>300.1