bridging two worlds Brams, Steven J. creator text bibliography mau Cambridge, Mass MIT Press 2011 monographic eng spa

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xi, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. How game theory can offer insights into literary, historical, and philosophical texts ranging from Macbeth to Supreme Court decisions. Game theory and literature: an overview -- The bible: sacrifice and unrequited love -- Theology: is it rational to believe in God? -- Philosophy: paradoxes of fair division -- Political philosophy: how democracy resolves conflict in difficult games -- Law: supreme court challenges and jury selection -- Plays: modeling frustration and anger -- History: magnanimity after wars -- Incomplete information in literature and history -- Catch-22s in literature and history. Steven J. Brams. Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-309) and index. Game theory Humanities Mathematical models HB 144 B815g 2011 300.1 9780262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0262015226 (hardcover : alk. paper) DLC 100719 20230410142420.0 spa