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Ethics of Consumption
The Good Life, Justice, and Global Stewardship
Av David A. Crocker, Toby Linden
E-bok, 2000
1169 kr
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Scholars in diverse fields now agree on the importance of investigating the impact of consumption practices on the global environment, quality of life, and international justice. In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many …
Persons and Valuable Worlds
A Global Philosophy
Häftad, 2001
853 kr
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Persons and Valuable Worlds argues for pluralistic ethics, philosophical anthropology, and epistemology in a cross-cultural context. It provides an account of what it means to be a genuine social and spiritual being—what it means to be a person in the diverse worlds of which we are a part, and to …
Human World in the Physical Universe
Consciousness, Free Will, and Evolution
Inbunden, 2001
1559 kr
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How is it possible for the world as we experience it to exist embedded in the physical universe? How can there be sensory qualities, consciousness, freedom, science and art, friendship, love, justice—all that which gives meaning and value to life—if the world really is more or less as modern …
Ethical Questions
East and West
Av Bina Gupta
Häftad, 2002
613 kr
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Ethical Questions: East and West is an anthology of source material from various Eastern and Western traditions, addressing fundamental and enduring questions in moral philosophy. It is intended for use in undergraduate level comparative ethics courses. Each section begins with an introductory …
Democracy in a Global World
Human Rights and Political Participation in the 21st Century
Inbunden, 2007
1559 kr
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The chapters in this volume deal with timely issues regarding democracy in theory and in practice in today's globalized world. Authored by leading political philosophers of our time, they appear here for the first time. The essays challenge and defend assumptions about the role of democracy as a …
Democracy in a Global World
Human Rights and Political Participation in the 21st Century
Häftad, 2007
599 kr
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The chapters in this volume deal with timely issues regarding democracy in theory and in practice in today's globalized world. Authored by leading political philosophers of our time, they appear here for the first time. The essays challenge and defend assumptions about the role of democracy as a …
Universal Human Rights
Moral Order in a Divided World
Av David A. Reidy, Mortimer N. S. Sellers
Häftad, 2005
613 kr
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Universal Human Rights brings new clarity to the important and highly contested concept universal human rights. The Charter of the United Nations commits nearly all nations of the world to promote, to realize and take action to achieve human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, yet this formal …
Classical Indian Philosophy
An Introductory Text
E-bok, 2000
589 kr
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In this comprehensive textbook, renowned philosopher J. N. Mohanty examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through the 17th century Navya Nyaya. Classical Indian Philosophy is divided into three parts that cover epistemology, metaphysics, and the attempt to transcend the …
Ethics of Consumption
The Good Life, Justice, and Global Stewardship
Av David A. Crocker, Toby Linden
Häftad, 1997
1073 kr
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Scholars in diverse fields now agree on the importance of investigating the impact of consumption practices on the global environment, quality of life, and international justice. In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many …
Alternative Visions
Paths in the Global Village
Häftad, 1998
717 kr
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Globalization is often seen as a process of universal standardization under the auspices of market economics, technology, and hegemonic power. Resisting this process without endorsing parochial self-enclosure, Fred Dallmayr explores alternative visions that are rooted in distinct vernacular …
Tolerance
Between Forbearance and Acceptance
Häftad, 2001
618 kr
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Tolerance, while proving necessary in today's varied world, can be grudgingly given and resentfully received. Toleration may be necessary, but it has little appeal, and certainly cannot serve as either a central or unifying doctrine in a thriving moral or political philosophy. A deeper …
Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe
Häftad, 1998
518 kr
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In this timely book, two philosophers—one American, one Bulgarian—explore the significance of the changes in Eastern Europe that began in 1989, and offer two alternative perspectives about them. The momentous events taking place in this region challenge philosophers to look for deeper …
Classical Indian Philosophy
An Introductory Text
Häftad, 2000
561 kr
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In this comprehensive textbook, renowned philosopher J. N. Mohanty examines the range of Indian philosophy from the Sutra period through the 17th century Navya Nyaya. Classical Indian Philosophy is divided into three parts that cover epistemology, metaphysics, and the attempt to transcend the …
Intercultural Philosophy
Häftad, 2000
561 kr
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The meeting of different cultures, philosophies and religions today calls for an intensive and qualified discourse on the part of all concerned. Intercultural Philosophy seeks to develop such a discourse through a new orientation of thought that will allow for a discussion of all philosophical …
Philosophical Questions
East and West
Häftad, 1999
859 kr
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Philosophical Questions: East and West is an anthology of source material for use in comparative courses in philosophy, religion, and the humanities. The readings—derived from the great works of the Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, and Western intellectual traditions—are presented as answers to …
Intercultural Philosophy
E-bok, 2000
595 kr
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The meeting of different cultures, philosophies and religions today calls for an intensive and qualified discourse on the part of all concerned. Intercultural Philosophy seeks to develop such a discourse through a new orientation of thought that will allow for a discussion of all philosophical …
Philosophical Questions
East and West
E-bok, 1999
935 kr
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Philosophical Questions: East and West is an anthology of source material for use in comparative courses in philosophy, religion, and the humanities. The readings-derived from the great works of the Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, and Western intellectual traditions-are presented as answers to …
Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe
E-bok, 1998
560 kr
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In this timely book, two philosophers-one American, one Bulgarian-explore the significance of the changes in Eastern Europe that began in 1989, and offer two alternative perspectives about them. The momentous events taking place in this region challenge philosophers to look for deeper …
Intellectual Property
Moral, Legal, and International Dilemmas
Häftad, 1997
341 kr
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As the expansion of the Internet and the digital formatting of all kinds of creative works move us further into the information age, intellectual property issues have become paramount. Computer programs costing thousands of research dollars are now copied in an instant. People who would recoil at …
Ethics of Consumption
The Good Life, Justice, and Global Stewardship
Av David A. Crocker, Toby Linden
Inbunden, 1998
1073 kr
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Scholars in diverse fields now agree on the importance of investigating the impact of consumption practices on the global environment, quality of life, and international justice. In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many …
