ESRC Society Today

26 June 2009, London 

It is difficult to define what is meant by intrinsic value.  From a philosophical point of view, intrinsic value is the value which an object has "in itself", "for its own sake", "as such", "in its own right", as an intrinsic property. In contrast an instrumental value is worth having as a means towards getting something else that is good.

The seminar's aim is to develop and present a model of intrinsic value for discussion by seminar participants, with a view to concluding the seminar with a revised model of intrinsic value.

This seminar was organised in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

Download Agenda and Presentations:

1. Seminar Agenda (MS Word, 156Kb)
2. Dr Lisanne Gibson, University of Leicester (PDF, 48Kb)
3. Dr Lisanne Gibson: Additional Notes (PDF, 32Kb)
4. Dr Philip Long and Professor Mike Robinson, Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change, Leeds Metropolitan University (PDF, 104Kb)
5. Dr Philip Long and Professor Mike Robinson: Additional Notes (PDF, 36Kb)
6. David Steele, Head of Research and Statistics, UK Film Council (PDF, 316Kb)
7. Dr Adam Cooper, Head of Research, DCMS (PDF, 288Kb)

Download Supporting Publication:

• Not Only...But Also: Capturing the Value of Culture, Media and Sport - Publication (PDF 1.91MB)