Annotations on the Philosophy of Values (American University Studies, Series 5: Philosophy)

Through notes, reflections, and arguments, Ramos-Mattei (humanities and philosophy, U. of Puerto Rico) examines the experience of valuing and intersubjectivity, based on a phenomenological analysis. He considers the feeling for a scale of values and a critical discernment of an ontology of values, and draws a parallel between ordinary reasoning and the deliberation of values. He also considers the role of reason and valuing in making society more democratic. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)