What we value, like, endorse, want, and prefer changes over the course of our lives,
sometimes as a result of decisions we make—such as when we choose to become a parent …

What is the prudentially right thing to do in situations in which our actions will shape our
preferences? Suppose, for instance, that you are considering getting married, and that you …

In “What You Can't Expect When You're Expecting,” I argue that, if you don't know what it's
like to be a parent, you cannot make this decision rationally—at least, not if your decision is …

This paper proposes a way to understand transformative choices, choices that change 'who
you are.'First, it distinguishes two broad models of transformative choice: 1)'event …

Big Decisions: Opting, Converting, Drifting Page 1 Big Decisions: Opting, Converting, Drifting*
EDNA ULLMANN-MARGALIT I. Big, Small and Medium I want to focus on some of the limits of …

One refrain repeatedly voiced in the context of environmental decision-making is this:
choices have to be made. Almost as common is this gloss: we have to make tradeoffs. Often …

" Profound moral conviction was the basis of Mr. Gladstone's political influence," remarked
Bertrand Russell, explaining:" Invariably he earnestly consulted his conscience, and …

At a time of spectacular failures of sub-prime mortgages, catastrophic levels of personal
debt, an epidemic spread of obesity, it is unsurprising that so many are now doubting …

Preferences is a collection of essays on the concept and the role of preferences (desires,
and the like) in practical reasoning. Ground covered includes welfare, prudence, rational …

A game changer for anyone ready to become the captain of their own ship. Dr. Phil McGraw,
host of the nationally syndicated series Dr. Phil Take Charge of Your Life urges readers to …