Reasons, attitudes, and values: replies to Sturgeon and Piper

Article Abstract:

Elizabeth Anderson rejects Nick Sturgeon's and Adrian Piper's consequentialist (C) criticisms of her rational attitude theory of value (R). Sturgeon's criticism is untenable due to the attribution of intrinsic value to states of affairs in contrast to persons and its poor articulation of an adequate rationale for the ends it recommends. Piper's criticism is rendered defective by virtue of the fact that the critic uses Cartesian psychology to which the rationalist does not adhere. Besides, the test that is used to reject R is not an actual one but only hypothetical.

Consequentialism (Ethics), Sturgeon, Nick, Piper , Adrian

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Fair opportunity in education: a democratic equality perspective

Article Abstract:

An argument is presented that if there is comprehensive group integration in a country's educational institutions to the extent required to produce a qualified elite, there will be equitable distribution of educational opportunity, giving the less advantaged no grounds for complaint.

Management dynamics, Management, Political aspects, Company business management, Educational planning, Educational equalization, Equal education

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Reply to Korsgaard, Wallace, and Watson

Article Abstract:

Stephen Darwall replies to his critics Korsgaaard, Wallace and Watson, clarifying certain points or alternatively supporting the principle of his philosophy.

Authors, Writers, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Works, Darwall, Stephen

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