Books in the Tanner Lectures in Human Values series

Amartya Sen reconsiders the idea of 'the standard of living'. He rejects the more conventional economic interpretations in terms of 'unity' and of wealth or 'opulence', and suggests an interpretation in terms of the 'capabilities and freedoms' that states of affairs do or do not allow.

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values is the annual publication of lectures given at various universities around the world. Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the lectureships are international and intercultural, and transcend ethnic, national, religious, and ideological distinctions.

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values is the annual publication of lectures given at various universities around the world. Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the lectureships are international and intercultural, and transcend ethnic, national, religious, and ideological distinctions.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures on Human Values is the annual publication of lectures given at various universities around the world. This first volume, originally published in 1980, explores valuation on many levels of our physical and intellectual environments.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. Volume II examines the sources of our values, seeking in our own experience the resources that will enable us to understand our society more fully.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. Volume III explores the possibilities for the practical application of a number of theoretical approaches to the towering problems of values and the challenges of modern society.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. Volume IV examines modern society from several of philosophical and practical points of view, and all are optimistic concerning the possibility of our continued growth and survival.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. Volume V views the self from five varied perspectives - from the exploration of the intimate creative self to the preparation of the individual for citizenship through scientific training.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. In Volume VI, originally published in 1985, responsibility is a recurring theme; responsibility toward ideas and ideals as well as toward society.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, the Tanner Lectures are given annually at various universities around the world. Originally published in 1986, Volume VII provides a panoramic view of a number of the most vital issues facing society.

Established to reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values, The Tanner Lectures on Human Values is the annual publication of lectures given at various universities around the world. Volume VIII was originally published in 1988.