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Papers in Ethics and Social Philosophy: Volume 3

Hardback

Main Details

Title Papers in Ethics and Social Philosophy: Volume 3
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Lewis
SeriesCambridge Studies in Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:268
Dimensions(mm): Height 224,Width 146
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521582490
ClassificationsDewey:170
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 1 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 13 October 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume is devoted to Lewis's 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. This collection, and the two preceding volumes, will disseminate more widely the work of an eminent and influential contemporary philosopher.