Games in the Philosophy of Biology
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Elements in the Philosophy of Biology
ISBN-10
1108727514
ISBN-13
9781108727518
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 13th, 2020
Print length
98 Pages
Weight
164 grams
Dimensions
15.10 x 22.80 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
HistoryPhilosophyHistoryPhilosophy of sciencePhilosophy
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Introduces game theory, before assessing working using signaling games to explore questions related to communication, meaning, language, and reference. O'Connor then addresses prosociality - strategic behavior that contributes to the successful functioning of social groups - using the prisoner's dilemma, stag hunt, and bargaining games.
This is an Element surveying the most important literature using game theory and evolutionary game theory to shed light on questions in the philosophy of biology. There are two branches of literature that the book focuses on. It begins with a short introduction to game theory and evolutionary game theory. It then turns to working using signaling games to explore questions related to communication, meaning, language, and reference. The second part of the book addresses prosociality - strategic behavior that contributes to the successful functioning of social groups - using the prisoner''s dilemma, stag hunt, and bargaining games.
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