The first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations, Dr de-Shalit argues that they are a matter of justice, not charity or supererogation.
Avner de-Shalit is a lecturer in environmental ethics and politics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the co-editor of a book on communitarianism and individualism and the author of numerous articles on environmental ethics and politics.
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction; Chapter 1 The Transgenerational Community; Chapter 2 Applications of The Theory; Chapter 3 The Utilitarian Theory and The Not-Yet-Born; Chapter 4 Contractarian Theories of Intergenerational Justice; Chapter 5 Rights of Future People; Chapter 6 Summary and Open Questions;
