D
David Gauthier
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
Publications - 66
Citations - 3523
David Gauthier is an academic researcher from University of Pittsburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Social contract & Morality. The author has an hindex of 25, co-authored 62 publications receiving 3471 citations. Previous affiliations of David Gauthier include University of Toronto.
Papers
More filters
Book
Morals by Agreement
TL;DR: In this article, the author argues that moral principles are principles of rational choice and proposes a principle whereby choice is made on an agreed basis of co-operation, rather than according to what would give the individual the greatest expectation of value.
Book
The Logic of Leviathan: The Moral and Political Theory of Thomas Hobbes
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the most plausible reading of Thomas Hobbes's moral and political theory based on his book, "Leviathan", and explore Hobbes views on the nature of man, sovereignty, and God.
Journal ArticleDOI
Morals by Agreement.
Robert E. Goodin,David Gauthier +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the author argues that moral principles are principles of rational choice and proposes a principle whereby choice is made on an agreed basis of co-operation, rather than according to what would give the individual the greatest expectation of value.