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The Essentials of Formal Axiology

Rem B. Edwards

This book explains and advances formal axiology as originally developed by Robert S. Hartman. Formal axiology identifies the general patterns involved in (1) the meaning of "good" and other value concepts, in (2) what we value (value-objects), and in (3) how we value (valuations or evaluations). It explains the rational, practical, and affective aspects of evaluation and shows how to make value judgments more rationally and effectively. It distinguishes between intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic values and evaluations, and discusses how and why they fall into a rational hierarchy of value. It demonstrates the intrinsic worth of unique conscious beings and develops an axiological ethics in the three value dimensions. It explores the search for a logical calculus of value and introduces applications of axiology in psychology, religion, aesthetics, and business. It is critical of Hartman's shortcomings but builds upon his strengths and extends his theory of values where incomplete.
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University Press of America
Pages: 202 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7618-5290-2 • Paperback • September 2010 • $51.99 • (£40.00)
Subjects: Philosophy / Religious, Philosophy / Logic, Philosophy / General, Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy / Good & Evil, Philosophy / Metaphysics, Psychology / General
Rem B. Edwards retired as Lindsay Young Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His Ph.D. in philosophy was from Emory University, he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a Danforth Graduate Fellow. A charter member of the Robert S. Hartman Institute, Edwards is also the author of over twenty books and over eighty articles and reviews.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 ONE The Form of the Good
Chapter 3 TWO What Things are Good and Better?
Chapter 4 THREE How We Value: Systemic, Extrinsic, and Intrinsic Valuation
Chapter 5 FOUR Ethics and Other Applications
Chapter 6 Appendix: Axiology Glossary
Chapter 7 Works Cited
Chapter 8 Index
Chapter 9 About the Author

The Essentials of Formal Axiology

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Summary
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  • This book explains and advances formal axiology as originally developed by Robert S. Hartman. Formal axiology identifies the general patterns involved in (1) the meaning of "good" and other value concepts, in (2) what we value (value-objects), and in (3) how we value (valuations or evaluations). It explains the rational, practical, and affective aspects of evaluation and shows how to make value judgments more rationally and effectively. It distinguishes between intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic values and evaluations, and discusses how and why they fall into a rational hierarchy of value. It demonstrates the intrinsic worth of unique conscious beings and develops an axiological ethics in the three value dimensions. It explores the search for a logical calculus of value and introduces applications of axiology in psychology, religion, aesthetics, and business. It is critical of Hartman's shortcomings but builds upon his strengths and extends his theory of values where incomplete.
Details
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  • University Press of America
    Pages: 202 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-0-7618-5290-2 • Paperback • September 2010 • $51.99 • (£40.00)
    Subjects: Philosophy / Religious, Philosophy / Logic, Philosophy / General, Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy / Good & Evil, Philosophy / Metaphysics, Psychology / General
Author
Author
  • Rem B. Edwards retired as Lindsay Young Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His Ph.D. in philosophy was from Emory University, he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a Danforth Graduate Fellow. A charter member of the Robert S. Hartman Institute, Edwards is also the author of over twenty books and over eighty articles and reviews.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 Preface
    Chapter 2 ONE The Form of the Good
    Chapter 3 TWO What Things are Good and Better?
    Chapter 4 THREE How We Value: Systemic, Extrinsic, and Intrinsic Valuation
    Chapter 5 FOUR Ethics and Other Applications
    Chapter 6 Appendix: Axiology Glossary
    Chapter 7 Works Cited
    Chapter 8 Index
    Chapter 9 About the Author

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