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Applied Philosophy
Morals and Metaphysics in Contemporary Debate
Inbunden, 2020
2131 kr
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In bringing the concepts and methods of philosophy to bear on specific, pressing, practical concerns, applied philosophy is the modern expression of a perennial concern: to understand, in part to control, and to come to terms with the conditions in which human life is to be lived. Originally …
Applied Philosophy
Morals and Metaphysics in Contemporary Debate
Häftad, 2022
574 kr
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In bringing the concepts and methods of philosophy to bear on specific, pressing, practical concerns, applied philosophy is the modern expression of a perennial concern: to understand, in part to control, and to come to terms with the conditions in which human life is to be lived. Originally …
Moral Passages
Toward a Collectivist Moral Theory
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1994, asks how moral theories, whether traditional or feminist are made a reality. Using detailed examples to bring moral norms to light, the book addresses historical cases and contemporary social problems such as teen pregnancy, contraception, abortion and gay rights. Her …
Moral Passages
Toward a Collectivist Moral Theory
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1994, asks how moral theories, whether traditional or feminist are made a reality. Using detailed examples to bring moral norms to light, the book addresses historical cases and contemporary social problems such as teen pregnancy, contraception, abortion and gay rights. Her …
Moral Scepticism and Moral Knowledge
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1979, this book shows that a recognition of the rationality of moral judgment and moral action in no way involves us in diminishing our respect for liberty, authenticity, sincerity or integrity. It maintains that the resolution of these issues lies in recognising that the …
Moral Scepticism and Moral Knowledge
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1979, this book shows that a recognition of the rationality of moral judgment and moral action in no way involves us in diminishing our respect for liberty, authenticity, sincerity or integrity. It maintains that the resolution of these issues lies in recognising that the …
Social Reality of Ethics
Inbunden, 2020
2510 kr
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Originally published in 1972, this book clarifies ‘ethical’ concepts such as ‘values’, ‘norms’ and ‘precepts’. It begins with a discussion of the conceptual problems faced by any inquiry into moral codes. The author looks in particular at the numerous ways of specifying the ‘moral’ component in …
Social Reality of Ethics
Häftad, 2021
574 kr
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Originally published in 1972, this book clarifies ‘ethical’ concepts such as ‘values’, ‘norms’ and ‘precepts’. It begins with a discussion of the conceptual problems faced by any inquiry into moral codes. The author looks in particular at the numerous ways of specifying the ‘moral’ component in …
Ethics of Suicide
Inbunden, 2020
1520 kr
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Originally published in 1995, this volume addresses a topical subject: assisted suicide. The book discusses the issues surrounding the morality of suicide and in so doing clarifies the literature in applied ethics. It critiques the complex moral and religious arguments on the topic offered by …
Ethics of Suicide
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1995, this volume addresses a topical subject: assisted suicide. The book discusses the issues surrounding the morality of suicide and in so doing clarifies the literature in applied ethics. It critiques the complex moral and religious arguments on the topic offered by …
Moral Knowledge
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1988, this book discusses if moral knowledge exists, and if so, if it is similar to other forms of knowledge. This book approaches the issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives and in order to determine whether there is a real property of rightness, looks to …
Moral Knowledge
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1988, this book discusses if moral knowledge exists, and if so, if it is similar to other forms of knowledge. This book approaches the issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives and in order to determine whether there is a real property of rightness, looks to …
Morality and the Bomb
An Ethical Assessment of Nuclear Deterrence
Av David Fisher
Inbunden, 2020
2131 kr
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Originally published in 1985, this book surveys how NATO policy sought to come to terms with the revolution in thinking about war which was brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. It also examines the logic of deterrence. The book assesses the ethical issues involved, using as a framework …
Morality and the Bomb
An Ethical Assessment of Nuclear Deterrence
Av David Fisher
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1985, this book surveys how NATO policy sought to come to terms with the revolution in thinking about war which was brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. It also examines the logic of deterrence. The book assesses the ethical issues involved, using as a framework …
Price of Morality
Inbunden, 2020
2131 kr
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Originally published in 1961, this book defines the specific traits and describes the concrete qualities of moral action. It denotes the boundaries and discusses the conflicts which arise between the aims of moral goodness and those of pure religiosity, personal and historic grandeur and creative …
Price of Morality
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1961, this book defines the specific traits and describes the concrete qualities of moral action. It denotes the boundaries and discusses the conflicts which arise between the aims of moral goodness and those of pure religiosity, personal and historic grandeur and creative …
New Directions in Ethics
The Challenges in Applied Ethics
Av Joseph P. DeMarco, Richard M. Fox
Inbunden, 2020
2131 kr
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Originally published in 1986, this book examines the extent to which existing ethical theory can provide an adequate framework for the resolution of practical moral issues. The contributors, all leading moral philosophers, provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of developments in …
New Directions in Ethics
The Challenges in Applied Ethics
Av Joseph P. DeMarco, Richard M. Fox
Häftad, 2022
574 kr
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Originally published in 1986, this book examines the extent to which existing ethical theory can provide an adequate framework for the resolution of practical moral issues. The contributors, all leading moral philosophers, provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of developments in …
Moral Theory
An Introduction to Ethics
Av G. C. Field
Inbunden, 2020
2131 kr
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Originally published in 1921, updated in 1932 and re-issued in 1966 with an introduction by Stephan Körner, this book remains a classic introduction to the study of ethics. It clearly explains both the Aristotelian and the Kantian approach to ethical problems, by combining the advantages of a …
Moral Theory
An Introduction to Ethics
Av G. C. Field
Häftad, 2022
487 kr
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Originally published in 1921, updated in 1932 and re-issued in 1966 with an introduction by Stephan Körner, this book remains a classic introduction to the study of ethics. It clearly explains both the Aristotelian and the Kantian approach to ethical problems, by combining the advantages of a …
Adventure In Moral Philosophy
Av Warner Fite
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1926, this book develops the Socratic thesis that morality is intelligence, that morality is not a matter of standards, laws and principles but in knowing what we do – in living self-consciously. The book develops this central theme in its bearings upon logic and science, …
Adventure In Moral Philosophy
Av Warner Fite
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1926, this book develops the Socratic thesis that morality is intelligence, that morality is not a matter of standards, laws and principles but in knowing what we do – in living self-consciously. The book develops this central theme in its bearings upon logic and science, …
Violence and Responsibility
Av John Harris
Inbunden, 2020
1520 kr
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Originally published in 1980 this book argues that we are all responsible for the harm we could have prevented and explores the effect of this conclusion on a morality which makes fundamental the belief that we ought not to harm others if we can possibly avoid it. A theory of responsibility is …
Violence and Responsibility
Av John Harris
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1980 this book argues that we are all responsible for the harm we could have prevented and explores the effect of this conclusion on a morality which makes fundamental the belief that we ought not to harm others if we can possibly avoid it. A theory of responsibility is …
Common-Sense Ethics
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1921, this book makes philosophical ethics accessible to the non-philosopher and applies them to problems of everyday life. The author maintains that morality is the rationalization of the impulse to blame and emphases the importance of impulses. He illustrates how modern …
Common-Sense Ethics
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1921, this book makes philosophical ethics accessible to the non-philosopher and applies them to problems of everyday life. The author maintains that morality is the rationalization of the impulse to blame and emphases the importance of impulses. He illustrates how modern …
Knowing Better
An Account of Akrasia
Inbunden, 2020
1826 kr
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Originally published in 1990, this book deals with the question of akrasia, weakness of will, or knowing better but doing worse. Versions of this principle are presupposed by Socrates and Plato, articulated as the ‘practical syllogism’ in Aristotle and play a central role in modern decision theory. …
Knowing Better
An Account of Akrasia
Häftad, 2022
545 kr
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Originally published in 1990, this book deals with the question of akrasia, weakness of will, or knowing better but doing worse. Versions of this principle are presupposed by Socrates and Plato, articulated as the ‘practical syllogism’ in Aristotle and play a central role in modern decision theory. …
Moral Powers
Normative Necessity in Language and History
Inbunden, 2020
2100 kr
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Originally published in 1986, this book subverts an attitude towards the moral dimension of life which the author terms ‘ethical cynicism’. It discusses a theory of moral powers – a theory which shows that moral values are immensely potent sources of power. The author argues that there is a …
Moral Powers
Normative Necessity in Language and History
Häftad, 2022
627 kr
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Originally published in 1986, this book subverts an attitude towards the moral dimension of life which the author terms ‘ethical cynicism’. It discusses a theory of moral powers – a theory which shows that moral values are immensely potent sources of power. The author argues that there is a …
