Beyond Optimizing

Author : Michael Slote
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674069183
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond Optimizing written by Michael Slote and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 3805579128
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Optimizing Hemoglobin Levels and Beyond written by Mario Dicato and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Silja Meyer-Nieberg
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030262154
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Computing for Simulation-Based Optimization and Beyond written by Silja Meyer-Nieberg and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Dimitrios S. Nikolaou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316516822
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Optimizing the Management of Fertility in Women over 40 written by Dimitrios S. Nikolaou and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers successful strategies for maximizing the live-birth rate, limiting risk for women trying to conceive later in life.

Author : Lee Odden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118167775
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Optimize written by Lee Odden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attract, engage, and inspire your customers with an "Optimize and Socialize" content marketing strategy Optimize is designed to give readers a practical approach to integrating search and social media optimization with content marketing to boost relevance, visibility, and customer engagement. Companies, large and small, will benefit from the practical planning and creative content marketing tactics in this book that have been proven to increase online performance across marketing, public relations, and customer service. Learn to incorporate essential content optimization and social media engagement principles thereby increasing their ability to acquire and engage relevant customers online. Optimize provides insights from Lee Odden, one of the leading authorities on Content and Online Marketing. This book explains how to: Create a blueprint for integrated search, social media and content marketing strategy Determine which creative tactics will provide the best results for your company Implement search and social optimization holistically in the organization Measure the business value of optimized and socialized content marketing Develop guidelines, processes and training to scale online marketing success Optimize offers a tested approach for a customer-centric and adaptive online marketing strategy that incorporates the best of content, social media marketing, and search engine optimization tactics.

Author : Michael Byron
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521010054
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Satisficing and Maximizing written by Michael Byron and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-19 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Author : Trevor Wilson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118458400
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Human Equity Advantage written by Trevor Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh approach to the old problem of "diversity fatigue" Trevor Wilson, global diversity strategist and visionary leader, presents a fresh, new management model that goes beyond the traditional diversity debate towards inclusion and building human capital. Featuring case studies and practical diagnostic tools and assessments, this book will benefit anyone who is interested in improving their business by building on the unique talents of employees' innate strengths, unique abilities, personality, attitude, life experience and virtues. The agent of this change, the driver of the process, is the equitable leader. This important book outlines 8 core competencies that will guide leaders to create equitable and inclusive work environments where employees are valued because of, not in spite of, their differences and each person can be recognized and developed to strive for their highest potential. Includes a new paradigm for diversity initiatives and finds new solutions Reveals the core competencies that help leaders create an equitable and inclusive workplace Shows how companies can improve hiring and retention, reduce turnover, increase productivity, improve teamwork, and ultimately increase the bottom line The Human Equity Advantage gives you the tools to tap into the unique talents and strengths of each employee.

Author : S. LaGala
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456643037
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The 40s and Beyond written by S. LaGala and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Author : John W. Boudreau
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1422148130
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond HR written by John W. Boudreau and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2007-06-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your talent strategy a unique competitive advantage? As competition for top talent increases, companies must recognize that decisions about talent and its organization can have a significant strategic impact. Beyond HR shows how organizations can uncover distinctive talent contributions, strategically differentiate their HR practices and metrics, and more optimally allocate talent to create value. Illustrations from companies such as Disney, Boeing, and Corning describe a new decision science called Talentship, that reveals opportunities by identifying strategy pivot points and the optimal talent and organization decisions that address them. A unique framework helps readers identify their own distinctive strategic pivot points and connect them to talent decisions, showing how today’s “HR” can evolve to fulfill its potential as a source of strategic advantage.

Author : Michael A. Slote
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195093925
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Morality to Virtue written by Michael A. Slote and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some have asked for more attention to the virtues within the compass of familiar underlying approaches to morality like utilitarianism and Kantian ethics. However, others have argued that a freestanding and systematic form of virtue ethics would have advantages over other large-scale approaches. This work attempts the latter approach.