02480nam 2200649 a 450 991079218570332120230725021522.00-7391-3938-X(CKB)2560000000102054(EBL)1218849(OCoLC)852757155(SSID)ssj0000885940(PQKBManifestationID)12375640(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000885940(PQKBWorkID)10816266(PQKB)10825035(MiAaPQ)EBC1218849(Au-PeEL)EBL1218849(CaPaEBR)ebr10716565(CaONFJC)MIL495465(OCoLC)849935820(EXLCZ)99256000000010205420090730d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDesert and virtue[electronic resource] a theory of intrinsic value /Stephen KershnarLanham Lexington Booksc20101 online resource (168 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7391-3936-3 Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-147) and index.A theory of intrinsic value -- The geometry of desert -- The time of intrinsic value -- The momentary theory of desert -- Desert and the principle of universality -- The ground of desert -- The building-block theory of virtue -- Virtuous attitudes -- Desert and responsibility.Desert and Virtue: A Theory of Intrinsic Value presents a comprehensive examination of desert and what makes people deserve things. Stephen Kershnar demonstrates how desert relates to virtue, good deeds, moral responsibility, and personal change and growth through the life process. He persuasively argues that desert is a function that relates well-being, intrinsic value, and a 'ground,' which is defined as a person's character or act.VirtueValuesReward (Ethics)CharacterEthicsResponsibilityVirtue.Values.Reward (Ethics)Character.Ethics.Responsibility.121/.8Kershnar Stephen892540MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910792185703321Desert and virtue3788261UNINA