Knowing What is Good For You

A Theory of Prudential Value and Well-Being

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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Author: T. Taylor ISBN: 9780230359796
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: November 24, 2011
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: T. Taylor
ISBN: 9780230359796
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: November 24, 2011
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

An examination of the philosophical issues surrounding prudential value: what it is for something to be good for a person; and well-being: what it is for someone's life to go well. It critically analyses competing approaches, and proposes a new subjective account that addresses key weaknesses of existing theories.

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An examination of the philosophical issues surrounding prudential value: what it is for something to be good for a person; and well-being: what it is for someone's life to go well. It critically analyses competing approaches, and proposes a new subjective account that addresses key weaknesses of existing theories.

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