Minimax

Minimax is a decision rule used in artificial intelligence, decision theory, game theory, statistics and philosophy for minimizing the maximum possible loss for a worst case scenario. Maximin is the decision rule for maximizing the minimum possible gain. Quotes Social and economic inequalities are to satisfy two conditions: first, they are to be attached to positions and offices open to all under conditions of fair equality of opportunity; and second, they are to be to the greatest benefit to the least- advantaged members of society. John Rawls, Political Liberalism (1993), p. 6 Wherever, in any country the whole people feel that the happiness of all is dependent upon the happiness of the weakest, there freedom exists. Booker T. Washington, Address on Abraham Lincoln before the Republican Club of New York City, February 12, 1909, in Booker T. Washington Papers, Volume 10: 1909-1911, p. 35 External links Category:Artificial intelligence Category:Decision-making Category:Philosophy