Civics, General & Miscellaneous Social Policies, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Theoretical, Political Philosophy, 19th Century British Philosophy, Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge), Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous
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This accessible, college-level introduction to the major theories of public morality begins with a discussion of why we should seek a publicly justified public morality and how we might go about publicly justifying social principles. The latter part of the volume considers the basic principles of public morality, evaluating the concepts of J.S. Mill, Jeremy Bentham, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, David Hume, John Rawls, David Gauthier, and Joel Feinberg, as well as contemporary philosophers. Theories addressed include game theory, social choice theory, and the ideas of rational action, rational bargaining, and public good. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)Book Details
Published
March 1, 1999
Publisher
Sharpe, M. E. Inc.
Pages
264
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781563249488