Explaining values and other essays in moral philosophy / Gilbert Harman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harman, Gilbert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethics.

Physical Description:

xiv, 238 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

Summary:

Explaining Value is a selection of the best of Gilbert Harman's shorter writings in moral philosophy. The thirteen essays are divided into four sections, which focus in turn on moral relativism, values and valuing, character traits and virtue ethics, and ways of explaining aspects of morality. Harman's distinctive approach to moral philosophy has provoked much interest; this volume offers a fascinating conspectus of his most important work in the area.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-233) and indexes.

ISBN:

0198238053

0198238045

OCLC:

43708595