Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Ėtika Ėtika Peter Kropotkin **Ethics: Origin and Development** is a book by Peter Kropotkin, published posthumously in 1921. It continues the argument of Mutual Aid, that sociable morality is essential to human survival. It was… OL1105379W
The righteous mind The righteous mind Jonathan Haidt A groundbreaking investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists." OL16568840W
Strangers drowning Strangers drowning Larissa MacFarquhar "What does it mean to devote yourself wholly to helping others? In Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar seeks out people living lives of extreme ethical commitment and tells their deeply intimate … OL19662622W
Environmental ethics Environmental ethics Marion Hourdequin "Environmental Ethics offers an up-to-date and balanced overview of environmental ethics, focusing on theory and practice. Written in clear and engaging prose, the book provides an historical perspec… OL23202863W
Courage Courage Gordan Brown In the tradition of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's fascinating collection of inspirational leaders is destined to become a staple of every… OL24257980W
Global Ethics and the Environment Global Ethics and the Environment Nicholas Low As global capitalism expands and reaches ever-further corners of the world, practical problems continue to escalate and repercussions become increasingly serious and irreversible. These practical pro… OL2676381W