Foundations of the Philosophy of Value
An Examination of Value and Value Theories

Originally published in 1933, this book provides a concise discussion regarding the nature of value and value theories.

H. Osborne (Author)

9781316626054, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2016

156 pages
21.7 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.21 kg

Originally published in 1933, this book was developed from a dissertation written at Cambridge University in 1929. The text provides a concise discussion regarding the nature of value and value theories, taking the view that an understanding of value is 'a no less necessary part of the equipment of every competent philosopher, than is epistemology'. This book will be of importance to anyone with an interest in theories of value and the history of philosophy.

Preface
Introduction
1. Current theories about value
2. Definition of value
3. Classification of theories about value
4. Naturalistic and non-naturalistic theories
5. Idealistic theories
6. Linguistic confusions
7. Subjective theories (a) psychological
8. Subjective theories (b) social
9. Realism
10. Comparison of psychological and realistic theories
11. Idealistic theories
12. Application of idealism.

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]