Rational choice, risk aversion, and evolution

Journal of Philosophy

Volumn 104, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 217-235

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EID: 60949838447     PISSN: 0022362X     EISSN: 19398549     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5840/jphil2007104523     Document Type: Article

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