
Natural Justice
Ken Binmore(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 26. May 2005
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-19-517811-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book lays out foundations for a "science of morals." Binmore uses game theory as a systematic tool forassical investigating ethical matters. He reinterprets classical social contract ideas within a game-theory framework and generates new insights into the fundamental questions ofin social philosophy. In contrast to the previous writing in moral philosophy that relied on vague notion such as "with societal well-being" and "moral duty," Binmore begins with individuals; rational decision-makers with the ability to emphasize with one another. Any social arrangement thate prescribes them to act against their interests will become unstable and eventually will be replaced by another, until one is found that includes worthwhile actions for all individuals involved.
Reviews / Votes
'this is a very stimulating book.' * Times Literary Supplement * a worthwhile addition to the growing literature on the evolution and nature of fairness norms. * William F. Harms, Philosophy in Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Students and scholars of game theory and political economy
Illustrations
numerous line figures
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
625 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-517811-1 (9780195178111)
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Person
Ken Binmore is Levehulme Research Professor of Economics at University College London and the founder of the ESRC Centre for Economic Learning and Social Evolution. He is the author of Game Theory and the Social Contract, Volume 1: Playing Fair and Volume 2: Just Playing and the game theory textbook Fun and Games.
Author
Leverhulme Research Professor of EconomicsLeverhulme Research Professor of Economics, University College London
Content
Preface
1 Moral Science
2 Bargaining
3 Battle of the Isms
4 Equilibrium
5 Reciprocity
6 Duty
7 Kinship
8 Empathy
9 The Golden Rule
10 Utilitarianism
11 Egalitarianism
12 Planned Decentralization
Bibliography
Index
1 Moral Science
2 Bargaining
3 Battle of the Isms
4 Equilibrium
5 Reciprocity
6 Duty
7 Kinship
8 Empathy
9 The Golden Rule
10 Utilitarianism
11 Egalitarianism
12 Planned Decentralization
Bibliography
Index