There are five basic conceptions in Gauthier's theory in "Morals by Agreement":
1. A morally free zone
2. A theory of rational bargaining, including bargaining and the principles on which the initial position is decided.
3.The idea of contstrained maximisation
4. The Proviso
5. The Archimedean Point
Before dealing with these issues, he discusses Choice and Strategy. I think he merely defines them in order to suit the core of his theory which follows.
As for the theory itself, I might be missing something but I was wondering whether the initial condition is the result of the a rational bargaining procedure or the point at which the agreement is reached. It seems that Gauthier suggests the former. However, wouldn't it more plausible that the initial position would itseld be one of the outcomes from the bargaining? Wouldn't that make it easier to reach a rational agreement?
Friday, 13 March 2009
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