Modeling Rationality, Morality, and Evolution
Author | : Peter Danielson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 1998-10-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195352276 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195352270 |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Download or read book Modeling Rationality, Morality, and Evolution written by Peter Danielson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-10-29 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection focuses on questions that arise when morality is considered from the perspective of recent work on rational choice and evolution. Linking questions like "Is it rational to be moral?" to the evolution of cooperation in "The Prisoners Dilemma," the book brings together new work using models from game theory, evolutionary biology, and cognitive science, as well as from philosophical analysis. Among the contributors are leading figures in these fields, including David Gauthier, Paul M. Churchland, Brian Skyrms, Ronald de Sousa, and Elliot Sober.