The Locative Analysis of Good For Formulated and Defended

Guy Fletcher

doi:https://doi.org/10.26556/jesp.v6i1.59

Volume 6, Number 1
March 2012

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The Locative Analysis of Good For Formulated and Defended

Volume 6, Number 1, March 2012, Pages 1–27

https://doi.org/10.26556/jesp.v6i1.59

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Abstract

I begin section 1 by dealing with preliminary issues such as the different relations expressed by the “good for” locution. I then (section 2) outline the Locative Analysis of good for and explain its main elements before moving on to (section 3) outlining and discussing the positive features of the view. In the subsequent sections I show how the Locative Analysis can respond to objections from, or inspired by, Sumner (sections 4–5), Regan (section 6), and Schroeder and Feldman (section 7). I then (section 8) reply to an imagined objector who claims that the Locative Analysis generates implausible results with respect to punishment, virtue and agent-centered duties.

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