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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
After virtue After virtue Alasdair C. MacIntyre Discusses the nature of moral disagreement, Nietzsche, Aristotle, heroic societies, and the virtue of justice. In a new chapter, MacIntyre elaborates his position on the relationship of philosophy to… OL14849417W
Forging people Forging people Jorge J. E.. Gracia "Forging People explores the way in which Hispanic American thinkers in Latin America and Latino/a philosophers in the United States have posed and thought about questions of race, ethnicity, and nat… OL15981054W
Transcending taboos Transcending taboos Garry Young "Cyberspace is composed of a multitude of different spaces, where users can represent themselves in many divergent ways. Why, in a video game, is it more acceptable to murder or maim than rape? After… OL16126619W
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
Ethical theory Ethical theory Russ Shafer-Landau "The second edition of Ethical Theory: An Anthology features a comprehensive collection of more than 80 essays from classic and contemporary philosophers that address questions at the heart of moral … OL16592327W
Thinkers and theories in ethics Thinkers and theories in ethics Brian Duignan Perspectives on moral behavior and ethical action are wide-ranging, and often involve divergent standards and approaches that produce ambiguous conclusions--yet we still arrive at universals. Echoes … OL16933801W
Understanding Ethics: An Introduction to Moral Theory Understanding Ethics: An Introduction to Moral Theory Torbjörn Tännsjö This non-technical introduction to ethics explores how we find true or reasonable moral principles, applicable to practical cases. The reader is presented with seven different basic moral theories. E… OL19642940W
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
Buddhist economics Buddhist economics Clair Brown "Traditional economics measures the ways in which we spend our income, but doesn't attribute worth to the crucial human interactions that give our lives meaning. Clair Brown, an economics professor a… OL20049801W
Chicken nuggets Chicken nuggets David Squire Few farmyard and back-garden animals display such appealing and amusing characteristics as chickens. Some continually scratch the ground in search of insects, many just bustle and hustle, while other… OL21672240W
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
Packs Packs D. T. Kizis How closely can anyone come to comprehending what another creature thinks? And how do we reconcile the need for acceptance with the equally pressing need for individuality within ourselves, especiall… OL24160262W
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
Human Identity and Bioethics Human Identity and Bioethics David DeGrazia When philosophers address personal identity, they usually explore numerical identity: what are the criteria for a person's continuing existence? When non-philosophers address personal identity, they … OL2976427W
Fair Play in Sport Fair Play in Sport Sigmund Loland Fair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking general moral principles and practical ca… OL3767184W
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in America The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in America Neil M. Gorsuch The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia provides the most thorough overview of the ethical and legal issues raised by assisted suicide and euthanasia--as well as the most comprehensive argument… OL5850042W
A Merciful End A Merciful End Ian Robert Dowbiggin Introduction 1. Origins2. Breathrough, 1920-19403. Stalemate, 1940-19604. Riding a Great Wave, 1960-19755. Not That Simple, 1975-19906. Conclusion: The 1900's and Beyond OL8004247W
Historicity of Nature Historicity of Nature Wolfhart Pannenberg Known as one of the most outstanding theologians of the twentieth century, Wolfhart Pannenberg is also considered a great interdisciplinary thinker. Now, essays and articles on science and theology t… OL8242446W
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