Knowing What is Good For You
A Theory of Prudential Value and Well-Being
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| 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.
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.
