On the Intrinsic Value of Everything

Scott A. Davison (Ph.D. University of Notre Dame) is Professor of Philosophy at Morehead State University, Kentucky, USA. He has lectured on intrinsic value in both the United States and in China, and is past Visiting Professor of Philosophy at Minzu University of China.

• Preface; Introduction; 1. Preliminary Matters; 2. The Possibilities; 3. The Bearers; 4. The Cutoff Question; 5. Degrees; 6. Ethics; 7. Theism and Intrinsic Value; Bibliography; Index.

"In this lovely little book Scott Davison defends the novel thesis that everything has intrinsic value to some degree. What fascinates me is that Davison presents his case in a highly accessible manner without compromising its depth and rigor. This book is an important contribution to discussions of intrinsic value within and beyond academic philosophy." -- Yujin Nagasawa, Reader in Philosophy of Religion, University of Birmingham, UK "Clear and straightforward, this book challenges widely held views about what sorts of things are intrinsically good or valuable." -- Noah Lemos, Leslie and Naomi Legum Professor of Philosophy, The College of William & Mary, USA