Decision Making

John D. Mullen is professor of philosophy at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. He is the author ofKierkegaard's Philosophy: Self Deception and Cowardice in the Present Age.Byron M. Roth is professor of psychology at Dowling College. He has written in the areas of game theory and coalition formation, decision making, and critical thinking.

This textbook provides students with the opportunity to learn sound strategies and tactics to employ in decision making without sacrificing scholarly virtues. . . . A highly accessible discussion of cognitive illusions and other psychological impediments to sound decision practices.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Psychological Hinderances to Effective Decision MakingChapter 3 Evaluating Complex OutcomesChapter 4 Reasoning About CausesChapter 5 How to Think About RiskChapter 6 Risky Decisions With Complex OutcomesChapter 7 Decision Making Among Rational CompetitorsChapter 8 Bargaining and NegotiationsChapter 9 Appendices: Measurement and UtilityChapter 10 Alternative Decision RulesChapter 11 Mixed Strategies in 2 X 2 GamesChapter 12 Bargaining in Three Person Games