The structural evolution of morality

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The structural evolution of morality

J. McKenzie Alexander

Cambridge University Press, 2010, c2007

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Hardback ed. published in 2007

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

It is certainly the case that morality governs the interactions that take place between individuals. But what if morality exists because of these interactions? This book, first published in 2007, argues for the claim that much of the behaviour we view as 'moral' exists because acting in that way benefits each of us to the greatest extent possible, given the socially structured nature of society. Drawing upon aspects of evolutionary game theory, the theory of bounded rationality, and computational models of social networks, it shows both how moral behaviour can emerge in socially structured environments, and how it can persist even when it is not typically viewed as 'rational' from a traditional economic perspective. This book also provides a theory of how moral principles and the moral sentiments play an indispensable role in effective choice, acting as 'fast and frugal heuristics' in social decision contexts.

目次

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Types of evolutionary models
  • 3. Cooperation
  • 4. Trust
  • 5. Fairness
  • 6. Retribution
  • 7. Multiplayer games
  • 8. Philosophical reflections
  • Select bibliography
  • References
  • Index.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB08908915
  • ISBN
    • 9780521152693
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Cambridge ; Tokyo
  • ページ数/冊数
    ix, 300 p.
  • 大きさ
    23 cm
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