Rethinking the Good: Moral Ideals and Practical Reasoning by Larry S. Temkin - Oxford Ethics Series-image

Rethinking the Good: Moral Ideals and Practical Reasoning by Larry S. Temkin - Oxford Ethics Series

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ISBN-10: 0190233710 LC Classification Number: BJ1031.T395 2014 Author: Larry S. Temkin gtin13: 9780190233716 Number of Pages: 640 Pages Subject: Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General, Good & Evil Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 6.1 in Language: English Item Length: 9.2 in Type: Textbook brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Series: Oxford Ethics Ser. Table Of Content: 1. Introduction2. Aggregation and Problems about Trade-offs: Many-Person Spectrum3. A "New" Principle of Aggregation4. On the Separateness of Individuals, Compensation, and Aggregation5. Aggregation and Problems about Trade-offs Within Lives: Single- Person Spectrum Arguments6. Another Spectrum Argument: From Infant to Fertilized Ovum7. Exploring Transitivity: Part I8. Exploring Transitivity: Part II9. Expected Utility Theory/Expected Value Theory10. Spectrum Arguments: Objections and Replies11. On the Value of Utility and Two Models for Combining Ideals12. On the Nature of Moral Ideals, Part I13. On the Nature of Moral Ideals, Part II14. Juggling to Preserve Transitivity15. ConclusionAppendicesNotesBibliographyIndex Dewey Edition: 23 Synopsis: In choosing between moral alternatives -- choosing between various forms of ethical action -- we typically make calculations of the following kind: A is better than B; B is better than C; therefore A is better than C. These inferences use the principle of transitivity and are fundamental to many forms of practical and theoretical theorizing, not just in moral and ethical theory but in economics. Indeed they are so common as to be almost invisible. What Larry Temkin's book shows is that, shockingly, if we want to continue making plausible judgments, we cannot continue to make these assumptions. Temkin shows that we are committed to various moral ideals that are, surprisingly, fundamentally incompatible with the idea that "better than" can be transitive. His book develops many examples where value judgments that we accept and find attractive, are incompatible with transitivity. While this might seem to leave two options -- reject transitivity, or reject some of our normative commitments in order to keep it -- Temkin is neutral on which path to follow, only making the case that a choice is necessary, and that the cost either way will be high. Temkin's book is a very original and deeply unsettling work of skeptical philosophy that mounts an important new challenge to contemporary ethics., In choosing between moral alternatives - choosing between various forms of ethical action - we typically make calculations of the following kind: A is better than B; B is better than C; therefore A is better than C. These inferences use the principle of transitivity and are fundamental to many forms of practical and theoretical theorizing, not just in moral and ethical theory but in economics. Indeed they are so common as to be almost invisible. What Larry Temkin's book shows is that, shockingly, if we want to continue making plausible judgments, we cannot continue to make these assumptions. Temkin shows that we are committed to various moral ideals that are, surprisingly, fundamentally incompatible with the idea that "better than" can be transitive. His book develops many examples where value judgments that we accept and find attractive, are incompatible with transitivity. While this might seem to leave two options - reject transitivity, or reject some of our normative commitments in order to keep it - Temkin is neutral on which path to follow, only making the case that a choice is necessary, and that the cost either way will be high. Temkin's book is a very original and deeply unsettling work of skeptical philosophy that mounts an important new challenge to contemporary ethics., In choosing between moral alternatives -- choosing between various forms of ethical action -- we typically make calculations of the following kind, using the principle of transitivity : A is better than B; B is better than C; therefore A is better than C. Larry Temkin shows is that if we want to continue making plausible judgments, we cannot continue to make these assumptions. Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Weight: 32.4 Oz Item Height: 1.5 in Subject Area: Philosophy Dewey Decimal: 170 ISBN-13: 9780190233716 Publication Name: Rethinking the Good : Moral Ideals and the Nature of Practical Reasoning Publication Year: 2015

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  1. This book is a thought-provoking deep dive into moral philosophy! Temkin challenges conventional ethical reasoning with sharp arguments and fresh perspectives. Perfect for anyone interested in ethics, philosophy, or critical thinking—highly engaging and well-written. The seller shipped quickly, and the book arrived in great condition. A must-read for serious thinkers!

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