How can a moral theory reconcile the competing demands of agent-neutral and agent-relative values while maintaining a coherent framework for self-governance? Robert H. Myers addresses this central problem by proposing a moral theory that navigates the divide between consequentialism and contractualism. Drawing on established philosophical traditions, Myers constructs a model that validates both types of values and provides a methodology for weighing them against one another to establish moral authority.

Scholars in the field of ethics recognize this work as a rigorous contribution to contemporary moral theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those already familiar with the nuances of normative ethics and value theory.