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| Author | : Michael Slote |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780674069183 |
Philosophy, economics, and decision theory have long been dominated by the idea that rational choice consists of seeking or achieving one's own greatest good. Beyond Optimizing argues that our ordinary understanding of practical reason is more complex than this, and also that optimizing/maximizing views are inadequately supported by the considerations typically offered in their favor. Michael Slote challenges the long-dominant conception of individual rationality, which has to a large extent shaped the very way we think about the essential problems and nature of rationality, morality, and the relations between them. He contests the accepted view by appealing to a set of real-life examples, claiming that our intuitive reaction to these examples illustrates a significant and prevalent, if not always dominant, way of thinking. Slote argues that common sense recognizes that one can reach a point where "enough is enough," be satisfied with what one has, and, hence, rationally decline an optimizing alternative. He suggests that, in the light of common sense, optimizing behavior is often irrational. Thus, Slote is not merely describing an alternative mode of rationality; he is offering a rival theory. And the numerous parallels he points out between this common-sense theory of rationality and common-sense morality are then shown to have important implications for the long-standing disagreement between commonsense morality and utilitarian consequentialism. Beyond Optimizing is notable for its use of a much richer vocabulary of criticism than optimizing/maximizing models ever call upon. And it further argues that recent empirical investigations of the development of altruism and moral motivation need to be followed up by psychological studies of how moderation, and individual rationality more generally, take shape within developing individuals.
| Author | : Mario Dicato |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3805579128 |
| Author | : Silja Meyer-Nieberg |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 67 |
| Release | : 2019-07-26 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3030262154 |
This SpringerBrief bridges the gap between the areas of simulation studies on the one hand, and optimization with natural computing on the other. Since natural computing methods have been applied with great success in several application areas, a review concerning potential benefits and pitfalls for simulation studies is merited. The brief presents such an overview and combines it with an introduction to natural computing and selected major approaches, as well as with a concise treatment of general simulation-based optimization. As such, it is the first review which covers both the methodological background and recent application cases. The brief is intended to serve two purposes: First, it can be used to gain more information concerning natural computing, its major dialects, and their usage for simulation studies. It also covers the areas of multi-objective optimization and neuroevolution. While the latter is only seldom mentioned in connection with simulation studies, it is a powerful potential technique. Second, the reader is provided with an overview of several areas of simulation-based optimization which range from logistic problems to engineering tasks. Additionally, the brief focuses on the usage of surrogate and meta-models. The brief presents recent application examples.
| Author | : Saurabh Bisht |
| Publisher | : Notion Press |
| Total Pages | : 141 |
| Release | : 2023-11-28 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : |
Unleash unparalleled success in SaaS sales with "Beyond the Clicks: Practical Insights for Sustainable SaaS Growth.” This game-changing guide empowers sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to dominate the fiercely competitive SaaS industry. From prospecting to sealing the deal and skyrocketing customer satisfaction, discover the art of building lasting relationships, crafting irresistible pitches, and outshining the competition. Packed with real-world examples and an unwavering focus on sustainable growth, this book is your ultimate ticket to exceptional achievements. Ignite your sales prowess and emerge as the undisputed SaaS sales champion. Success awaits!
| Author | : Prabhat Patnaik |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 227 |
| Release | : 2024-09-10 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 0231561229 |
Liberalism holds that individual freedom can be realized under capitalism. “Classical liberalism” tends to focus on excessive state interference as the primary threat to freedom. More recent theorists, however, recognize that capitalism, left to itself, would be characterized by mass social ills and argue that state intervention is necessary to guarantee individual freedom. This book is a Marxist critique of liberalism. Prabhat Patnaik demonstrates that liberalism and Marxism provide vastly differing accounts of individual freedom and the forces that restrict it. In the Marxist view, people, contrary to appearances, lack real agency under capitalism. Competition coerces individuals to act according to the impersonal logic of capitalism, making them mere instruments of the system. In this way, capitalism creates universal alienation, and true individual freedom is possible only through overcoming it. Patnaik argues that socialism can secure individual agency in both economic and political spheres, though actually existing socialism has failed in this respect. He also considers what a socialist society should look like: not a planned economy but a highly decentralized system in which citizens are directly involved in taking decisions affecting their lives and enjoy fundamental economic rights as well as political ones. Readable yet rigorous, Beyond Liberalism brings together political philosophy and political economy to offer a renewed vision of socialism.
| Author | : Robert J. Thierauf |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2002-12-30 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 0313011753 |
One of the first books to probe the latest direction in computing technology, Thierauf's and Hoctor's innovative text explores ways in which smart business systems can help pick the best, most optimal or near-optimal solutions from among hundreds, even thousands of possibilities that threaten to swamp organizational decision makers daily. Authors make clear that while past information systems have focused on generating information that is helpful in the production of knowledge over time, smart business systems, utilizing optimizing techniques, can do it quickly, more efficiently, and in ways that can raise organizations to higher levels of competitiveness. Well-illustrated with examples and discussions of typical applications in such areas as strategic planning, marketing, manufacturing, and accounting, the book will help managers at all levels tie their organization's critical success factors into its key performance indicators and financial ratios. The result is a win-win situation within your company's complex of competing needs and goals, and a way to produce directly and immediately measurable benefits on the bottom line. The book is designed for company managers and other decision makers and for information systems professionals. It provides understanding of one of the most important developments in systems-decision making, and how these smart business systems are constructed. It is also suitable in an academic environment, specifically in undergraduate and graduate courses that cover the fundamentals of smart business systems, and which give special emphasis to optimization models. The authors explain that enterprise resource planning and supply-chain management vendors include optimization algorithms in their products and that their book will make software optimization more accessible to developers of business systems. Although optimization is undoubtedly a complicated subject, Thierauf and Hoctor go a long way toward simplifying it. In doing so, they enhance its value as an important tool for decision makers in almost all organizational capacities.
| Author | : Michael Byron |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2004-07-19 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9780521010054 |
| Author | : Esther Pueyo |
| Publisher | : Frontiers Media SA |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2018-08-16 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 2889455394 |
Current regulatory guidelines for cardiac safety utilize hERG block and QT interval prolongation as risk markers. This strategy has been successful at preventing harmful drugs from being marketed, but criticized for leading to early withdrawal of potentially safe drugs. Here we collected a series of articles presenting new technological and conceptual advances, including refinement of ex vivo and in vitro assays, screens and models, and in silico approaches reflecting the increasing effort that has been put forward by regulatory agencies, industry, and academia to try and address the need of a more accurate, mechanistically-based paradigm of proarrhythmic potential of drugs. This Research Topic is dedicated to the memory of Dr. J. Jeremy Rice, our wonderful friend and colleague.
| Author | : John Robert Stewart |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 1996-01-01 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780791430835 |
This interdisciplinary conversation discusses the nature of language.
| Author | : S. LaGala |
| Publisher | : eBookIt.com |
| Total Pages | : 67 |
| Release | : 2023-12-11 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1456643037 |
Embrace a Healthier Horizon: Nourishment for the Golden Years Your 40s are a powerful turning point, a time when the choices you make about nutrition can influence your health for decades to come. "The 40s and Beyond: Mastering the Art of Nutritional Well-Being" offers a revolutionary approach to embracing this important stage of life with gusto, knowledge, and foresight. Peek within these pages, and embark on a journey that will redefine your relationship with food and wellness. Begin by laying a strong foundation, understanding how the shifting sands of your nutritional needs and metabolism shape your body's new requirements. As you turn the page, let the intricate dance between your body and fat-soluble vitamins guide you toward a graceful aging process. Unearth the mysteries of water-soluble vitamins and learn how they're pivotal in keeping your optimism as vibrant as your health. Dive into the mineral kingdom where the stalwarts of bone health and energy -- calcium, magnesium, and zinc -- await to fortify your daily endeavors. Don't underestimate the power housed in the minutiae, for the trace elements you'll encounter are small but decidedly mighty in your quest for longevity. The real meat of the matter lies in the strategic use of senior-specific superfoods. Cultivate cognitive function and stoke your life force with foods that not only tantalize your taste buds but also bolster your brainpower and soothe inflammation. But what about supplements? Navigate the bustling marketplace of multivitamins and probiotics with confidence, as you uncover the potential of herbs and natural supplements -- paired with their benefits and necessary precautions. Discover how to align your diet with heart-healthy practices and learn how the symbiosis of exercise and nutrition can elevate your whole-person health. Tackle age-specific nutritional challenges and manage chronic conditions with dietary prowess and precision. As you reach the culmination of this guide, chart your personalized roadmap to nutritional empowerment. With an appendix loaded with resources and recommended intake charts, you'll never feel lost in the nutritional labyrinth again. Now, take control of your well-being and savor the taste of life in full bloom with every nutritious bite!
