Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck
Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck (Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning)
by Nicholas Rescher
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030637794 | 113 Pages | PDF EPUB | 5 MB
by Nicholas Rescher
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030637794 | 113 Pages | PDF EPUB | 5 MB
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.