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Natural Justice

Ken Binmore author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:26th May '05

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This book lays out foundations for a "science of morals." Binmore uses game theory as a systematic tool forassical investigating ethical matters. He reinterprets classical social contract ideas within a game-theory framework and generates new insights into the fundamental questions ofin social philosophy. In contrast to the previous writing in moral philosophy that relied on vague notion such as "with societal well-being" and "moral duty," Binmore begins with individuals; rational decision-makers with the ability to emphasize with one another. Any social arrangement thate prescribes them to act against their interests will become unstable and eventually will be replaced by another, until one is found that includes worthwhile actions for all individuals involved.

'this is a very stimulating book.' * Times Literary Supplement *
a worthwhile addition to the growing literature on the evolution and nature of fairness norms. * William F. Harms, Philosophy in Review *

ISBN: 9780195178111

Dimensions: 187mm x 261mm x 21mm

Weight: 594g

224 pages