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Against the tyranny of outcomes /

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The outcome-centred accounts that dominate in philosophy claim to clarify our understanding of ourselves, but they instead lead us away from what we most value. The arguments here show the distortion to our self-understanding wrought by the tyranny of outcomes, and overthrow it, allowing greater aut...

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Main Author: Hurley, Paul (Paul E.) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Ethics.
Consequentialism (Ethics)
Morale.
Conséquentialisme.
ethics (philosophy)
Jurisprudence.
LAW.
PHILOSOPHY.
Mind & Body.
Political.
Ethics & moral philosophy.
Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The outcome-centred accounts that dominate in philosophy claim to clarify our understanding of ourselves, but they instead lead us away from what we most value. The arguments here show the distortion to our self-understanding wrought by the tyranny of outcomes, and overthrow it, allowing greater authenticity in our political and legal practices.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 183 pages).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780198899266
0198899262
9780198899259
0198899254