Luck Theory: A Philosophical Introduction to the Mathematics of Luck

By Nicholas Rescher

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030637824
• ISBN13: 9783030637828
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"