Varieties of Goodness

First published in 1963, Varieties of Goodness presents analysis of the concept of value and its relations with the neighbouring concepts of fact and norm. The author discusses important themes such as instrumental and technical goodness; utilitarian goodness; goodness of faculties; active and passive pleasure; ethical hedonism; ideals of happiness; divisions of the virtues; connection between values and norms; concept of duty; and justice. This is a must read for scholars and researchers of philosophy.

List of contents

Preface 1. The Varieties of Goodness 2. Instrumental and Technical Goodness 3. Utilitarian and Medical Goodness. The Beneficial and the Harmful. Health and Illness 4. The Hedonic Good 5. The Good of Man 6. Good and Action 7. Virtue 8. 'Good' and 'Must' 9. Duty 10. Justice Index

About the author

Georg Henrik von Wright was a Finnish philosopher.

Summary

First published in 1963, Varieties of Goodness presents analysis of the concept of value and its relations with the neighbouring concepts of fact and norm. This is a must read for scholars and researchers of philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Georg Henrik von Wright
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032946948
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3294694-8
• No. of pages: 234
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Goodness;good and action;virtue;justice