James Wood Bailey
Biographic Data
| ID | 5968716 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James Wood Bailey |
| GIVEN NAMES | James Wood |
| FAMILY NAME | Bailey |
| SIGNATURE | BAILEY J W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Princeton University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Utilitarianism, Institutions, and Justice
This compelling book advances utilitarianism as the basis for a viable public philosophy, effectively rebutting the common charge that, as moral doctrine, utilitarian thought permits cruel acts, justifies unfair distribution of wealth, and demands too much of moral agents. James Wood Bailey defends utilitarianism through novel use of game theory insights regarding feasible equilibria and evolutionary stability, elaborating a sophisticated account…
Is it Rational to Maximize
Most versions of utilitarianism depend on the plausibility and coherence of some conceptionof maximizing well-being, but these conceptions have been attacked on various grounds. This paper considers two such contentions. First, it addresses the argument that because goods are plural and incommensurable, maximization is incoherent. It is shown that any conception of incommensurability strong enough to show the incoherence of maximization leads to …
Is it Rational to Maximize
Most versions of utilitarianism depend on the plausibility and coherence of some conceptionof maximizing well-being, but these conceptions have been attacked on various grounds. This paper considers two such contentions. First, it addresses the argument that because goods are plural and incommensurable, maximization is incoherent. It is shown that any conception of incommensurability strong enough to show the incoherence of maximization leads to …
Is it Rational to Maximize
Most versions of utilitarianism depend on the plausibility and coherence of some conceptionof maximizing well-being, but these conceptions have been attacked on various grounds. This paper considers two such contentions. First, it addresses the argument that because goods are plural and incommensurable, maximization is incoherent. It is shown that any conception of incommensurability strong enough to show the incoherence of maximization leads to …
Utilitarianism, Institutions, and Justice
This compelling book advances utilitarianism as the basis for a viable public philosophy, effectively rebutting the common charge that, as moral doctrine, utilitarian thought permits cruel acts, justifies unfair distribution of wealth, and demands too much of moral agents. James Wood Bailey defends utilitarianism through novel use of game theory insights regarding feasible equilibria and evolutionary stability, elaborating a sophisticated account…
Epistemology (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Utilitarianism (2 works) · Analytic philosophy (1 work) · Argument (complex analysis (1 work) · Coherence (philosophical gambling strategy (1 work) · Contemporary philosophy (1 work) · Criminology (1 work) · Economic Justice (1 work) · Economic Theory and Institutions (1 work)