Problems in Value Theory

An Introduction to Contemporary Debates

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Problems in Value Theory takes a pro and con approach to central topics in aesthetics, ethics and political theory.Each chapter begins with a question: What Makes Actions Right or Wrong? Does Morality Depend on God? Do We Need Government? Contemporary philosophers with opposing viewpoints are then paired together to argue their position and raise problems with conflicting standpoints. Alongside an up-to-date introduction to a core philosophical stance, each contributor provides a critical response to their opponent and clear explanation of their view. Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter to guide further discussion.With chapters ranging from why the government should never wage war to what is art and does morality depend on God, this introduction covers questions lying at the heart of debates about what does and does not have value.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-02-06
Mått:156 x 234 x 24 mm
Vikt:530 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781350147393

Utforska kategorier

Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Steven B. Cowan is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Director of the Philosophy and Religion Program at Lincoln Memorial University, USA.

Recensioner i media

Cowan’s text is a one-stop shop for introductory philosophy instructors and students, featuring both excerpts from classic philosophical texts and contemporary discussions which will bring students up to speed on the current state of each debate. This unique format reinforces for readers the fact that to study philosophy is to enter into a conversation as long as human history itself.

Innehållsförteckning

ContributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction, Steven B. CowanPart I: Problems in Ethics and AestheticsIntroduction to Part I, Steven B. Cowan1. Is Morality Relative?Morality Is Relative, Michael RuseMorality Is Objective, Francis J. BeckwithResponses:Beckwith’s Response to RuseRuse’s Response to Beckwith2. What Makes Actions Right or Wrong?Consequences Make Actions Right, Alastair NorcrossRespect for Persons Makes Actions Right, Mark LinvilleResponses:Linville’s Response to NorcrossNorcross’s Response to Linville3. Does Morality Depend on God?Morality Depends on God, Matthew FlannaganMorality Does Not Depend on God, Graham OppyResponses:Oppy’s Response to FlannaganFlannagan’s Response to Oppy4. Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?Beauty is Relative, James MockBeauty is Objective, Carol S. GouldResponses:Gould’s Response to MockMock’s Response to Gould 5. What Is the Meaning of Life?The Meaning of Life Is Found in God, Douglas GroothuisThe Meaning of Life Can Be Found without God, Christine VitranoResponses:Vitrano’s Response to GroothuisGroothuis”s Response to Vitrano Essay SuggestionsFor Further ReadingPart II: Problems in Political Philosophy Introduction to Part II, Steven B. Cowan6. Do We Need Government?We Do Not Need Government, Roderick T. LongWe Need Some Government, Alex TucknessResponses:Tuckness’s Response to LongLong’s Response to Tuckness 7. Should Wealth Be Redistributed?Wealth Should Be Redistributed, Jon MandleWealth Should Not Be Redistributed, Jan NarvesonResponses:Narveson’s Response to MandleMandle’s Response to Narveson 8. When May the Government Wage War?The Government Should Never Wage War, Andrew AlexandraThe Government May Sometimes Wage War, Nathan L. CartagenaResponses:Cartagena’s Response to AlexandraAlexandra’s Response to Cartagena Essay SuggestionsFor Further ReadingIndex