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Derek Parfit, who died in 2017, is widely believed to have been the most significant moral philosopher in well over a century. The twenty-one new essays in this book have all been inspired by his work. They address issues with which he was concerned in his writing, particularly in his seminal contribution to moral philosophy, Reasons and Persons (OUP, 1984). Rather than simply commenting on his work, these essays attempt to make further progress with issues, both moral and prudential, that Parfit believed matter to our lives: issues concerned with how we ought to live, and what we have most reason to do. Topics covered in the book include the nature of personal identity, the basis of self-interested concern about the future, the rationality of our attitudes toward time, what it is for a life to go well or badly, how to evaluate moral theories, the nature of reasons for action, the aggregation of value, how benefits and harms should be distributed among people, and what degree of sacrifice morality requires us to make for the sake of others. These include some of the most important questions of normative ethical theory, as well as fundamental questions about the metaphysics of personhood and personal identity, and the ways in which the answers to these questions bear on what it is rational and moral for us to do.
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Derek Parfit, who died in 2017, is widely believed to have been the best moral philosopher in well over a century. The twenty new essays in this book were written in his honour and have all been inspired by his work--in particular, his work in an area of moral philosophy known as 'population ethics', which is concerned with moral issues raised by causing people to exist. Until Parfit began writing about these issues in the 1970s, there was almost no discussion of them in the entire history of philosophy. But his monumental book Reasons and Persons (OUP, 1984) revealed that population ethics abounds in deep and intractable problems and paradoxes that not only challenge all the major moral theories but also threaten to undermine many important common-sense moral beliefs. It is no exaggeration to say that there is a broad range of practical moral issues that cannot be adequately understood until fundamental problems in population ethics are resolved. These issues include abortion, prenatal injury, preconception and prenatal screening for disability, genetic enhancement and eugenics generally, meat eating, climate change, reparations for historical injustice, the threat of human extinction, and even proportionality in war. Although the essays in this book address foundational problems in population ethics that were discovered and first discussed by Parfit, they are not, for the most part, commentaries on his work but instead build on that work in advancing our understanding of the problems themselves. The contributors include many of the most important and influential writers in this burgeoning area of philosophy.
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A masterful pediatric neurosurgical resource that enhances the surgeon's ability to improve outcomes for the smallest and most complex patients around the worldNeurosurgical Operative Atlas: Pediatric Neurosurgery, Third Edition edited by Andrew J. Kobets, the late James T. Goodrich, and Robert F. Keating showcases the latest neurosurgical techniques for a full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical diagnoses. The original concept of this atlas was envisioned by world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. James Goodrich, reflecting his unwavering dedication to surgical education, cutting edge approaches, and improving patient outcomes. The third edition honors his extraordinary contributions, enduring commitment to excellence, and relentless pursuit of surgical innovations to advance pediatric neurosurgical care.The book is systemically organized into 12 subspecialty sections, thereby encompassing the full scope of pediatric neurosurgery. Throughout 84 chapters, pediatric neurosurgeons from across the world share their expertise, while paying tribute to Dr. Goodrich's indelible contributions to the field. Each chapter begins with a concise overview of the clinical topic, followed by insightful discussion of patient selection, preoperative planning, surgical techniques, complications, and postoperative guidelines.Key HighlightsFeatures reader-friendly content from an impressive group of esteemed pediatric neurosurgeons and specialistsBuilds on the prior edition, with 38 additional chapters covering an expanded number of pathologies and surgical techniquesHigh-quality illustrations, short videos, succinct descriptions, and expert insights detail operative intricacies, pearls, and pitfalls With comprehensive coverage of complex surgical procedures and techniques, this atlas is an indispensable resource for practitioners and trainees seeking to enhance their neurosurgical skills and knowledge.This print book includes a scratch off code to access a complimentary digital copy on MedOne.Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.