Papers in Ethics and Social Philosophy: Volume 3

by David Lewis

2021-01-01 23:58:38

This third volume of Lewis'' papers is devoted to his work in ethics and social philosophy. Topics covered include the logic of obligation and permission; decision theory and its relation to the idea that beliefs might play the motivating role of des... Read more
This third volume of Lewis'' papers is devoted to his work in ethics and social philosophy. Topics covered include the logic of obligation and permission; decision theory and its relation to the idea that beliefs might play the motivating role of desires; a subjectivist analysis of value; dilemmas in virtue ethics; the problem of evil; problems about self-prediction; social coordination, linguistic and otherwise; alleged duties to rescue distant strangers; toleration as a tacit treaty; nuclear warfare; and punishment. The purpose of this collection, and the two preceding volumes, is to disseminate more widely the work of an eminent and influential contemporary philosopher. Less

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File size8.46 X 5.51 X 0.71 in
Print pages268
PublisherCambridge University Press
Publication date October 13, 1999
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780521582490
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David Lewis and G. Riley Mills are cofounders of Pinnacle Performance Company, a global training firm that teaches the Pinnacle Method to thousands of professionals each year. Lewis is a former Fortun...

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