Reason and Value: Themes from the Moral Philosophy of Joseph Raz - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199297649 ISBN 13: 9780199297641

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2006

Synopsis

"The essays in this collection are by some of the leading figures in the field writing on reasons, values, and morality and are well worth considering."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

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Review

It is necessary reading for anyone with a serious interest in those areas. (Niko Kolodny, Mind)

Synopsis

"Reason and Value" collects 15 new papers by leading contemporary philosophers on themes from the work of Joseph Raz. Raz has made major contributions in a wide range of areas, including jurisprudence, political philosophy, and the theory of practical reason; but all of his work displays a deep engagement with central themes in moral philosophy. The subtlety and power of Raz's reflections on ethical topics make his writings a fertile source for anyone working in this area. Especially significant are his explorations of the connections between practical reason and the theory of value, which constitute a sustained and penetrating treatment of a set of issues at the very center of moral philosophy as it is practiced today. The contributors to the volume acknowledge the importance of Raz's contributions by engaging critically with his positions and offering independent perspectives on the topics that he has addressed. The volume aims both to honour Raz's accomplishments in the area of ethical theorizing, and to contribute to an enhanced appreciation of the significance of his work for the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199297649
• ISBN 13: 9780199297641
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 444
• Editor: Wallace R. Jay