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Psychology Cognitive Psychology

Modeling Rationality, Morality, and Evolution

by (author) Peter A. Danielson

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 1998
Category
Cognitive Psychology
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195125504
    Publish Date
    Oct 1998
    List Price
    $145.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780195125498
    Publish Date
    Sep 1998
    List Price
    $65.00

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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.

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Contributor Notes

Peter Danielson is at University of British Columbia, Vancouver.