TITLE

Straight versus constrained maximization

AUTHOR(S)

Sobel, Jordan Howard

PUB. DATE

March 1993

SOURCE

Canadian Journal of Philosophy;Mar1993, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p25

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Criticizes David Gauthier's argument of a constrained maximizer as the best transparent agent. Gauthier's book `Maximization Constrained: The Rationality of Cooperation'; Straight maximization; Author's definition of a constrained maximizer; Failure of Gauthier to explicitly negotiate the two ways in determining solutions for bargaining problems.

ACCESSION #

9308118801

Tags: PHILOSOPHY

 

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