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• catalog abstract ""In this book, the researcher who originally proposed hyperbolic discounting theory presents new findings that confirm its validity and describes implications that undermine our most basic assumptions about how self-control works. Hyperbolic discounting theory has provoked much recent controversy in psychology, economics, and the philosophy of mind. It begins with an experimental finding: People devalue a given future event at different rates, depending on how far away it is. This phenomenon means that our preferences are inherently unstable and entails our present selves being pitted against what we can expect our future selves to want. Although the notion of temporary preferences upsets conventional utility theory, it offers radical solutions to problems that have defeated utility theory: Why do people knowingly participate in addictions, compulsions, and bad habits? What is the nature of will? What makes a will weak or strong? Do we in fact need a concept of will at all?" "This book integrates approaches from experimental psychology, philosophy of mind, microeconomics, and decision science. It will be of interest to philosophers concerned with the mind and action theory. By questioning some of the basic assumptions held by social scientists about rational choice, it should be a resource for professionals and students in psychology, economics, and political science."--Jacket.".
• catalog contributor b12114078.
• catalog created "2001.".
• catalog date "2001".
• catalog date "2001.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
• catalog description ""In this book, the researcher who originally proposed hyperbolic discounting theory presents new findings that confirm its validity and describes implications that undermine our most basic assumptions about how self-control works. Hyperbolic discounting theory has provoked much recent controversy in psychology, economics, and the philosophy of mind. It begins with an experimental finding: People devalue a given future event at different rates, depending on how far away it is. This phenomenon means that our preferences are inherently unstable and entails our present selves being pitted against what we can expect our future selves to want. Although the notion of temporary preferences upsets conventional utility theory, it offers radical solutions to problems that have defeated utility theory: Why do people knowingly participate in addictions, compulsions, and bad habits? What is the nature of will? What makes a will weak or strong? Do we in fact need a concept of will at all?" "This book integrates approaches from experimental psychology, philosophy of mind, microeconomics, and decision science. It will be of interest to philosophers concerned with the mind and action theory. By questioning some of the basic assumptions held by social scientists about rational choice, it should be a resource for professionals and students in psychology, economics, and political science."--Jacket.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-246) and indexes.".
• catalog description "Pt. I. Breakdowns of Will: the Puzzle of Akrasia -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Dichotomy at the Root of Decision Science: Do We Make Choices By Desires or By Judgments? -- 3. Warp in How We Evaluate the Future -- 4. Warp Can Create Involuntary Behaviors: Pains, Hungers, Emotions -- Pt. II. Breakdown of the Will: the Components of Intertemporal Bargaining -- 5. Elementary Interaction of Interests -- 6. Sophisticated Bargaining among Internal Interests -- 7. Subjective Experience of Intertemporal Bargaining -- 8. Getting Evidence about a Nonlinear Motivational System -- Pt. III. Ultimate Breakdown of Will: Nothing Fails Like Success -- 9. Downside of Willpower -- 10. Efficient Will Undermines Appetite -- 11. Need to Maintain Appetite Eclipses the Will -- 12. Conclusions.".
• catalog extent "xi, 258 p. :".
• catalog identifier "052159300X (hbk.)".
• catalog identifier "0521596947 (pbk.)".
• catalog issued "2001".
• catalog issued "2001.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,".
• catalog subject "153.8 21".
• catalog subject "BF 611 A296 2001".
• catalog subject "BF611 .A295 2001".
• catalog subject "Choice (Psychology)".
• catalog subject "Self-Injurious Behavior psychology.".
• catalog subject "Self-defeating behavior.".
• catalog subject "Volition.".
• catalog subject "Will.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Pt. I. Breakdowns of Will: the Puzzle of Akrasia -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Dichotomy at the Root of Decision Science: Do We Make Choices By Desires or By Judgments? -- 3. Warp in How We Evaluate the Future -- 4. Warp Can Create Involuntary Behaviors: Pains, Hungers, Emotions -- Pt. II. Breakdown of the Will: the Components of Intertemporal Bargaining -- 5. Elementary Interaction of Interests -- 6. Sophisticated Bargaining among Internal Interests -- 7. Subjective Experience of Intertemporal Bargaining -- 8. Getting Evidence about a Nonlinear Motivational System -- Pt. III. Ultimate Breakdown of Will: Nothing Fails Like Success -- 9. Downside of Willpower -- 10. Efficient Will Undermines Appetite -- 11. Need to Maintain Appetite Eclipses the Will -- 12. Conclusions.".
• catalog title "Breakdown of will / George Ainslie.".
• catalog type "text".