Topics in Rational Choice Theory: Altruism, Consequentialism, and Identity
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Topics in Rational Choice Theory: Altruism, Consequentialism, and Identity by Sahar Zahida Akhtar Department of Philosophy Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Allen Buchanan, co-supervisor ___________________________ Alex Rosenberg, co-supervisor ___________________________ Jesse Prinz ___________________________ Susan Wolf ___________________________ David Wong An abstract of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Duke University 2008 Copyright by Sahar Zahida Akhtar 2008
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