Game theory, complexity, and simplicity part II: Problems and applications

In Part I an expository overview of the basic concepts of the theory of games was presented. The different forms for representing a game were noted and the various solutions were discussed and illustrated. Here we examine the highly different approaches adopted by those who regard themselves as game theorists and by those others who utilize game theory We examine the four most important distinctions in the many approaches to the uses and development of the theory of games. We consider: 1. Game theory as mathematics; 2. Game theory as science; applied science and social engineering, 3. Game theory as philosophy; 4. Game theory as prescience and as advocacy.