Desert and Virtue: A Theory of Intrinsic Value presents a comprehensive examination of desert and what makes people deserve things. Stephen Kershnar demonstrates how desert relates to virtue, good deeds, moral responsibility, and personal change and growth through the life process. He persuasively argues that desert is a function that relates well-being, intrinsic value, and a "ground," which is defined as a person's character or act. Kershnar also explores whether his theory is consistent with the limited responsibility people have for who they are. Desert and Virtue's insightful analysis will be particularly useful for those interested in philosophy, religion, and other fields that touch on value theory.
Autorentext
Stephen Kershnar is professor of philosophy at the State University of New York at Fredonia.
Zusammenfassung
Desert and Virtue: A Theory of Intrinsic Value presents a comprehensive examination of desert and what makes people deserve things. Stephen Kershnar demonstrates how desert relates to virtue, good deeds, moral responsibility, and personal change and growth through the life process. He persuasively argues that desert is a function that relates well-being, intrinsic value, and a 'ground,' which is defined as a person's character or act. Kershnar also explores whether his theory is consistent with the limited responsibility people have for who they are. Desert and Virtue's insightful analysis will be particularly useful for those interested in philosophy, religion, and other fields that touch on value theory.
Inhalt
Chapter 1: A Theory of Intrinsic Value
Chapter 2: The Geometry of Desert
Chapter 3: The Time of Intrinsic Value
Chapter 4: The Momentary Theory of Desert
Chapter 5: Desert and the Principle of Universality
Chapter 6: The Ground of Desert
Chapter 7: The Building-Block Theory of Virtue
Chapter 8: Virtuous Attitudes
Chapter 9: Desert and Responsibility