The Idea of Value

"The Idea of Value" is a rigorous and comprehensive philosophical investigation into the nature and meaning of value across the spectrum of human experience. Written by the distinguished philosopher John Laird, this work systematically examines how the concept of value is applied in diverse fields such as ethics, economics, aesthetics, and metaphysics. Laird delves into the distinction between subjective appreciation and objective worth, seeking to provide a unified theory that accounts for...