Ep415 - Ray Jackendoff | The Peculiar Logic of Value

<p>Ray Jackendoff visits Google to discuss "The Peculiar Logic of Value", which centers on how humans conceptualize systems of value. </p> <p>Jackendoff hypothesizes that value is conceptualized as an abstract property attributed to objects, persons, and actions. There are several distinct types of value - Affective value, or "does it feel good or bad?" Utility, or "is it good for me?"; Prowess, or "is someone good at doing something"; Normative value, or "is it good of someone to do something?"; Personal Normative value, or "is someone a good person?"; and Esteem, or "does someone have a good reputation?". Each of these kinds of value plays a different role in the ecology of our value systems.</p> <p>Ray Jackendoff is a Professor of Philosophy and the Codirector of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He is the author of many books, including "Foundations of Language".</p> <p>Originally published in August of 2007.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://youtu.be/qA79nDajD28">Youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/</a> to watch the video. <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  </p>