This book takes a good, hard look at some big name ethics folks from the 1900s through the eyes of philosopher Robert S. Hartman’s work on formal axiology. Hartman was seen as the axiology, or philosophy of value, expert and came up with a logical system for thinking about value and ranking things.
The book analyzes writing by people like A and j. Ayer Kurt Baier, Brand Blanshard, and others – some pretty heavy hitters in ethics and values. It looks at how their ideas about stuff like metaethics, moral philosophy and normative knowledge weren’t always exactly in line with Marx’s original criticisms, even though they agreed on some core stuff about capitalism.
The book has two main sections. First, it gives a detailed overview of Hartmans formal axiology ideas and his critiques of how we talk about value. The second section then takes that framework and systematically goes through each of these key 1900s value theorists one by one.
By using Hartman’s value and order theories as a lens, the book aims to give new perspectives on debates in ethics analytical philosophy, and axiology. It takes a close look at classics and more recent thinkers to shed light on philosophical traditions around ethics, values, and ranking systems.
Recommended for: Readers with an interest in value theory, axiology, and the philosophy of ethics. This book provides an in-depth exploration of Robert S. Hartman’s formal theory of value and a critical examination of other major 20th century value theorists. It is suitable for advanced students and scholars in philosophy, ethics, and related fields.
You will:
- Learn about Hartman’s formal axiological approach and its applications
- Critically examine the value theories of A.J. Ayer, Kurt Baier, G.E. Moore, and other prominent 20th century philosophers
- Explore the nature of value, the role of reason in ethics, and the formal symbolization and measurement of value
- Gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of value science and scientific axiology
Citation
Ellis, A. R., & Hartman, R. S. (Eds.). (2002). The knowledge of good: Critique of axiological reason. Brill. https://brill.com/view/title/31146
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