Self-Governance and Cooperation

by Robert H. Myers

Overview

Robert Myers presents an original moral theory which charts a course between the extremes of consequentialism and contractualism. He puts forward a radically new case for the existence of both agent-neutral and agent-relative values, and gives an innovative answer to the question how such disparate values can be weighed against each other. The result is a theory of morality which combines a balanced account of its content with a ringing affirmation of its authority.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199256594
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/12/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	8.54(w) x 6.52(h) x 0.45(d)
Lexile:	1630L (what's this?)

About the Author

Robert Myers is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Barnard College, Columbia University, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Two Problems in Moral Philosophy1. Misgivings about Consequentialism and Contractualism2. Cooperating to Promote the Good3. Initial Counter-Arguments Supporting Value Monism4. Self-Governance and Value DualismConclusion: Implications for the Question of Morality's AuthorityReferences; Index