Journal of Philosophical Research 15:127-151 (1990)
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This paper outIines an account of rational action. It distinguishes three species of reasons: motivating reasons, evidential reasons, and normative reasons. It also contends that there is a univocal notion of reason common to the notions of motivating reasons, evidential reasons, and normative reasons. Given this thesis, the paper explains how we can have a unified theory of reasons for action. It also explains the role of values in rational action. It sketches an affective approach to value that contrasts with prominent desire-satisfaction approaches
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Keywords | Contemporary Philosophy General Interest |
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ISBN(s) | 1053-8364 |
DOI | 10.5840/jpr_1990_13 |
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