The Varieties of Goodness
| Author | : Georg Henrik von Wright |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 239 |
| Release | : 2024-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781040274316 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1040274315 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (315 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Varieties of Goodness by : Georg Henrik von Wright
Download or read book The Varieties of Goodness written by Georg Henrik von Wright and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1963, Varieties of Goodness presents analysis of the concept of value and its relations with the neighbouring concepts of fact and norm. The author discusses important themes such as instrumental and technical goodness; utilitarian goodness; goodness of faculties; active and passive pleasure; ethical hedonism; ideals of happiness; divisions of the virtues; connection between values and norms; concept of duty; and justice. This is a must read for scholars and researchers of philosophy.
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