About the book
The Prisoner's Dilemma is one of the most fiercely debated thought experiments in philosophy and the social sciences, presenting the simple insight that when two or more agents interact, the actions that most benefit each individual may not benefit the group. The fact that when you do what is best for you, and I do what is best for me, we end up in a situation that is worse for both of us makes the Prisoner's Dilemma relevant to a broad range of everyday phenomena. This volume of new essays from leading philosophers, game theorists, and economists examines the ramifications of the Prisoner's Dilemma, the directions in which it continues to lead us, and its links to a variety of topics in philosophy, political science, social science, economics, and evolutionary biology. The volume will be a vital and accessible resource for upper-level students as well as for academic researchers.
Editions of The Prisoner's Dilemma
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107044357
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107621473
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The Prisoner's Dilemma is one of the most fiercely debated thought experiments in philosophy and the social sciences, presenting the simple insight that when two or more agents interact, the actions that most benefit each individual may not benefit the group. The fact that when you do what is best for you, and I do what is best for me, we end up in a situation that is worse for both of us makes the Prisoner's Dilemma relevant to a broad range of everyday phenomena. This volume of new essays from leading philosophers, game theorists, and economists examines the ramifications of the Prisoner's Dilemma, the directions in which it continues to lead us, and its links to a variety of topics in philosophy, political science, social science, economics, and evolutionary biology. The volume will be a vital and accessible resource for upper-level students as well as for academic researchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prisoner's Dilemma about?
The Prisoner's Dilemma is one of the most fiercely debated thought experiments in philosophy and the social sciences, presenting the simple insight that when two or more agents interact, the actions that most benefit each individual may not benefit the group. The fact that when you do what is best for you, and I do what is best for me, we end up in a situation that is worse for both of us makes the Prisoner's Dilemma relevant to a broad range of everyday phenomena. This volume of new essays from leading philosophers, game theorists, and economists examines the ramifications of the Prisoner's Dilemma, the directions in which it continues to lead us, and its links to a variety of topics in philosophy, political science, social science, economics, and evolutionary biology. The volume will be a vital and accessible resource for upper-level students as well as for academic researchers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Prisoner's Dilemma?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints > Behaviourism, Behavioural theory
Where can I read a sample of The Prisoner's Dilemma?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107044357
Is The Prisoner's Dilemma part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Classic Philosophical Arguments
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Prisoner's Dilemma?
Martin Peterson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Prisoner's Dilemma is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107044357) and paperback(ISBN 9781107621473)