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'Prisoner's Dilemma', 'Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey' and 'Letters to Lelong'
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 1. Contractarianism
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Self-interest can fairly divide a cake; first person cuts, second person chooses [Poundstone]
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 5. Free Rider
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Any social theory of morality has the problem of the 'free rider', who only pretends to join in [Scruton]
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 6. Game Theory
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Formal game theory is about maximising or minimising numbers in tables [Poundstone]
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The minimax theorem says a perfect game of opposed people always has a rational solution [Poundstone]
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 7. Prisoner's Dilemma
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Two prisoners get the best result by being loyal, not by selfish betrayal [Poundstone]
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The tragedy in prisoner's dilemma is when two 'nice' players misread each other [Poundstone]
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 8. Contract Strategies
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TIT FOR TAT says cooperate at first, then do what the other player does [Poundstone]
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you - or else! [Poundstone]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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Membership is the greatest source of obligation [Scruton]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 4. Categorical Imperative
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The categorical imperative is not just individual, but can be used for negotiations between strangers [Scruton]
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