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Author Steinert, Steffen, author

Title Interdisciplinary value theory / Steffen Steinert
Published Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland AG, [2023]
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Series Palgrave pivot
Palgrave pivot.
Contents 1. Introduction The many faces of value -- 2. Psychology and value -- 3. Sociology and value -- 4. Anthropology and value -- 5. Philosophy and value -- 6. A bridge between disciplines
Summary This book offers an interdisciplinary introduction to value theory. It reviews how researchers in four academic disciplines psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy understand value and value change. It offers an introduction for researchers in these disciplines about how other disciplines define, theorize, and investigate value(s) to foster interdisciplinary communication. The book identifies and summarizes similarities and differences of value theory between the academic disciplines and highlights promising areas where each discipline can learn from the others. Steffen Steinert is Assistant Professor in the Ethics and Philosophy section at Delft University of Technology. In his research, he focuses on fundamental theoretical issues of ethics and philosophy of technology - particularly the relation between values and technology, and the link between emotions and technology. Steffens work is published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and he teaches philosophy and ethics to diverse audiences
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCOhost platform, viewed July 10, 2023)
Subject Values.
Values
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783031107337
3031107330