ISBN: 9780521426930 - facts, values, and norms: essays toward a morality of consequence (cambridge studies in philosophy) (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In our everyday lives we struggle with the notions of why we do what we do and the need to assign values to our actions. Somehow, it seems possible through experience and life to gain knowledge and understanding of such matters. Yet once we start delving deeper into the concepts that underwrite these domains of thought and actions, we face a philosophical disappointment. In contrast to the world of facts, values and morality seem insecure, uncomfortably situated, easily influenced by illusion or ideology. How can we apply this same objectivity and accuracy to the spheres of value and morality? In the essays included in this collection, Peter Railton shows how a fairly sober, naturalistically informed view of the world might nonetheless incorporate objective values and moral knowledge. This book will be of interest to professionals and students working in philosophy and ethics.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780521426930.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In this collection, Peter Railton shows how a naturalistic view of the world might incorporate objective values and moral knowledge. Series Editor(s): Sosa, Ernest; Dancy, Jonathan; Haldane, John; Harman, Gilbert; Jackson, Frank; Lycan, William G.; Shoemaker, Sydney; Thomson, Judith Jarvis. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy. Num Pages: 410 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 532. . 1999. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 388 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In our everyday lives we struggle with the notions of why we do what we do and the need to assign values to our actions. Somehow, it seems possible through experience and life to gain knowledge and understanding of such matters. Yet once we start delving deeper into the concepts that underwrite these domains of thought and actions, we face a philosophical disappointment. In contrast to the world of facts, values and morality seem insecure, uncomfortably situated, easily influenced by illusion or ideology. How can we apply this same objectivity and accuracy to the spheres of value and morality In the essays included in this collection, Peter Railton shows how a fairly sober, naturalistically informed view of the world might nonetheless incorporate objective values and moral knowledge. This book will be of interest to professionals and students working in philosophy and ethics.…