Value Theory

AY2019/2020 Semester 2

What is the nature of ultimate value? Theories of intrinsic value attempt to answer this question. In this course, we will examine the most promising of such theories, evaluating each for their strengths and weaknesses. This course is suitable for those who want to investigate the nature of the good in a philosophically rigorous manner. By the end of the course, you'll have a sense of the complexities involved in working out an axiological theory.