Skip to main content
  • 1720 Accesses

Abstract

In this chapter I raise the question: how do we know whether the reasons for an action justify that action? Was there a good reason to act in that way? Was it rational for the agent to do it and was it good that he did it? How can we decide on the goodness of actions? And how can we take account of it. I take the last two questions to be central to the problem of valuation.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

eBook
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Similar content being viewed by others

Authors

Copyright information

© 2012 Jan de Jonge

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

de Jonge, J. (2012). A Proper Choice. In: Rethinking Rational Choice Theory. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230355545_11

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics