Knowing What is Good For You
A Theory of Prudential Value and Well-Being
Published on 1. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
VIII, 201 pages
978-1-349-33021-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'The basis of the book, its consequences for business and its compatibility with a different style of philosophy makes it a recommendable read, as stating something true.' - International Society for Philosophers Review Forum
More details
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
VIII, 201 p.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-33021-8 (9781349330218)
DOI
10.1057/9780230359796
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/2011
Palgrave Macmillan
€53.49
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
TIM TAYLOR Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, UK.
Content
Preface Introduction Setting the Scene The Main Contenders Objective Or Subjective? What Sort of Subjective Account? Developing a New Subjective Account Modifications to the Basic Approach Conflicts and Comparisons of Value Well-Being Conclusions Bibliography Index