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This introductory text, designed to teach decision-making skills, contains contributions from scholars in the fields of engineering, economics, philosophy, psychology, medicine and political science. Intended for undergraduates or the interested lay person, its practical multi-disciplinary approach uses the case study method to introduce concepts, which can be directly applied to real-life situations. The ethical consequences or implications of each decision are also addressed. Co-authors: Hugo A. Bedau, Richard A. Chechile, William J. Crochetiere, Barbara L. Kellerman, Daniel Ounjian, Stephen G. Pauker, Susan P. Pauker, and Jeffrey Z. Rubin. Originally published by The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company in 1978.
This text investigates the fundamental question of how individuals can improve their decision-making processes by integrating diverse academic frameworks. Percy H. Hill and his co-authors, representing a broad spectrum of expertise from engineering to medicine, argue that effective decision-making requires a multidisciplinary approach. By synthesizing concepts from economics, philosophy, and psychology, the authors provide a structured methodology for evaluating choices and their subsequent ethical implications.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a foundational interdisciplinary text that bridges the gap between theoretical decision science and practical application. Readers frequently note the clarity of the case study approach, which makes complex academic concepts accessible to both undergraduates and laypeople.
Page Count:
243
Publication Date:
1980-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201031035
ISBN-13:
9780201031034
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