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Luck Theory

A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck

Nicholas Rescher author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:23rd Jan '22

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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.

ISBN: 9783030637828

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90 pages

1st ed. 2021