[Revised entry by Henrik Andersson and Nien-hê Hsieh on June 26, 2025.
Changes to: Main text, Bibliography]
Things are sometimes said to be incommensurable. The meaning of the term can take many different interpretations. Central to all interpretations, however, is the difficulty of making comparisons, often raising profound questions about practical reason and rational choice. This entry explores these interpretations, examines common theories on what it means for two things to be incommensurable with respect to value, and considers the implications of value incommensurability…

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