Thinking How to Live by Allan Gibbard
Gibbard considers how our actions, and our realities, emerge from the questions and decisions we form for ourselves. He investigates the very nature of the questions we ask ourselves when we ask how we should live, and clarifies the concept of ought by understanding the patterns of normative concepts involved in beliefs and decisions.
"In this fascinating book, Gibbard applies his development of the tools of traditional Anglo-American metaethical theory to the questions about that most basic philosophical concern: How should one live?.. Gibbard's arguments are clear and illustrated with helpful examples. His final result is sure to generate disagreement, but theorists in this area must contend with his arguments." - J. H. Barker, Choice "Everywhere in Gibbard's impressive book opponents as well as allies have much to learn... His book is a pleasure to read, crafted with admirable care and clarity while minimizing technicality. The arguments are concise, and much has been packed into a relatively short compass, but there is a wealth of rich and suggestive detail. It is a book that deserves close study, and will stimulate and reward reflection." - Garrett Cullity, Philosophical Quarterly"
Allan Gibbard is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674027305 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674027302 |
| Title | Thinking How to Live |
| Author | Allan Gibbard |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 2008-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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