Facts, Values, and Norms
Author | : Peter Albert Railton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 6610414580 |
ISBN-13 | : 9786610414581 |
Rating | : 4/5 (581 Downloads) |
Download or read book Facts, Values, and Norms written by Peter Albert Railton and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We struggle daily with the notions of why we do what we do and of assigning values to our actions, although it seems possible through experience to gain knowledge and understanding of such matters. In contrast to the world of facts, values and morality seem insecure, easily influenced by illusion or ideology. How can objectivity and accuracy be applied to values and morality? Peter Railton's study reveals how a naturalistically informed view of the world might incorporate objective values and moral knowledge.