Exploring the complexities of ethical dilemmas, this book delves into the "gray area" between right and wrong, challenging the binary view of morality. It addresses practical issues such as white lies and the permissibility of abortion, advocating for a gradualist approach to ethical decision-making. By examining these nuanced topics, the author provides a framework for understanding the intricacies of moral choices in everyday life.
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The decision matrix; 3. Decisions under ignorance; 4. Decisions under risk; 5. Utility; 6. The mathematics of probability; 7. The philosophy of probability; 8. Bayesianism and pragmatic arguments; 9. Causal vs evidential decision theory; 10. Risk aversion; 11. Game theory I: basic concepts and zero-sum games; 12. Game theory II: nonzero- sum and cooperative games; 13. Social choice theory; 14. Overview of descriptive decision theory; Appendix A. Glossary; Further reading; Index.