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Anatol Rapoport

Who

Anatol Rapoport · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Mathematical psychologist; pioneer of game theory and conflict/cooperation research

When

1911, Lozova, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire (Ukraine) — 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Where

United States · Canada

Biography

Anatol Rapoport is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Mathematical psychologist; pioneer of game theory and conflict/cooperation research

How & why

Anatol Rapoport was a mathematical psychologist and pioneer of game theory who studied conflict, cooperation and the dynamics of the arms race. He devised the influential 'tit for tat' strategy and helped found general systems theory and peace research. Born into a Jewish family in Ukraine, he emigrated to the United States and later settled in Canada.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Political Philosophy & Science

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Mathematical psychologist; pioneer of game theory and conflict/cooperation research

1911

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Political Philosophy & Science