{"product_id":"prisoners-of-reason-game-theory-and-neoliberal-political-economy-hardback-9781107064034","title":"Prisoners of Reason; Game Theory and Neoliberal Political Economy (Hardback) 9781107064034","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePrisoners of Reason\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGame Theory and Neoliberal Political Economy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsing the theory of Prisoner's Dilemma, Prisoners of Reason explores how neoliberalism departs from classic liberalism and how it rests on game theory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eS. M. Amadae (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107064034, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 January 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e364 pages, 11 b\/w illus.  8 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.7 x 15.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… a thoughtful examination of the fundamental assumptions on which modern society is based.' Richard N. Cooper, Foreign Affairs\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIs capitalism inherently predatory? Must there be winners and losers? Is public interest outdated and free-riding rational? Is consumer choice the same as self-determination?  Must bargainers abandon the no-harm principle? Prisoners of Reason recalls that classical liberal capitalism exalted the no-harm principle. Although imperfect and exclusionary, modern liberalism recognized individual human dignity alongside individuals' responsibility to respect others. Neoliberalism, by contrast, views life as ceaseless struggle. Agents vie for scarce resources in antagonistic competition in which every individual seeks dominance. This political theory is codified in non-cooperative game theory; the neoliberal citizen and consumer is the strategic rational actor. Rational choice justifies ends irrespective of means. Money becomes the medium of all value. Solidarity and good will are invalidated. Relationships are conducted on a quid pro quo basis. However, agents can freely opt out of this cynical race to the bottom by embracing a more expansive range of coherent action.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreliminaries: 1. Neoliberalism\u003cbr\u003e 2. Prisoner's Dilemma\u003cbr\u003e Part I. War: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 3. Assurance\u003cbr\u003e 4. Deterrence\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Government: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 5. Hobbesian anarchy\u003cbr\u003e 6. Social contract\u003cbr\u003e 7. Unanimity\u003cbr\u003e 8. Consent\u003cbr\u003e 9. Collective action\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Evolution: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 10. Selfish gene\u003cbr\u003e 11. Tit for tat\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e 12. Pax Americana.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political science \u0026amp; theory [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political science \u0026amp; theory\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20science%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20%5BJPA%5D%22\"\u003eJPA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265567543576,"sku":"9781107064034","price":68.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107064034i.jpg?v=1692024280","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/prisoners-of-reason-game-theory-and-neoliberal-political-economy-hardback-9781107064034","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}