Value and the Good Life

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Exploring the concept of "the good life," Thomas Carson critiques established philosophical theories, including hedonism and preference-satisfaction, while introducing a divine-preference theory of value. He challenges assumptions about moral realism and engages with classical ideas from Mill, Sidgwick, Nietzsche, and Aristotle. By employing thought experiments, Carson invites readers to clarify their values. His argument posits that goodness is determined by either divine preferences, if a benevolent God exists, or by human desires in the absence of such a deity, providing a fresh perspective on a timeless question.