Nagel's theory of the subjective and objective : implications for rationality in ethics

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dc.contributor.advisorKulstad, Mark A.en_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrody, Baruch A.en_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGrandy, Richard E.en_US
dc.creatorGoodin, Susanna Leeen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:31:50Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:31:50Zen_US
dc.date.issued1985en_US
dc.description.abstractIn this thesis, I consider the consequences of applying Thomas Nagel's theory of the subjective and objective to rational decision-making in ethics. In chapter one, I am concerned with the notion of rationality. I discuss a common assumption man has about rationality and analyze the four necessary conditions for rationality. In chapter two, I present Nagel's theory. I draw out implications which are important in connection with rationality. In chapter three, I examine the implications of Nagel's theory for the notion of rationality. I focus on two problem cases which are designed to highlight a conflict between Nagel's theory and rationality. I use an analogy to Derek Parfit's work on prisoner's dilemmas to support my claim that the acceptance of Nagel's theory rules out the possibility of performing actions based on rational decisions. Finally, I argue that the type of rationality which is possible under Nagel's theory is deprived of any action-guiding force.en_US
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dc.identifier.callnoThesis Phil. 1985 Goodinen_US
dc.identifier.citationGoodin, Susanna Lee. "Nagel's theory of the subjective and objective : implications for rationality in ethics." (1985) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104796">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104796</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digitalRICE2434en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104796en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
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dc.titleNagel's theory of the subjective and objective : implications for rationality in ethicsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentPhilosophyen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineHumanitiesen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US
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