Ethics Philosophy

Covering an extensive range of topics, from Daoism to Debussy, Cooper does a great job of conveying some deep and difficult philosophical ideas about the meaning of life in an engaging manner - and of showing, moreover, how those ideas bear upon the practical question of how we should live our lives..

Very diverse societies pose real problems for Rawlsian models of public reason...

Spinoza and Deep Ecology explores the philosophical, psychological and political assumptions that underpin a concern for nature, offering specific suggestions how the domination of humans and nature may be overcome. It is primarily intended as an introduction to the philosophy of ecology, known as d..

The major moral issues raised by terrorism are examined, from defining a terrorist and the violation of an individual's rights to the problems posed to those who argue that there can be a "just" war...

The complex ethical issues which arise from accelerating technological change in the military and security domains are the focus of this collection. The essays take account of the context of rapidly shifting geopolitical and strategic frameworks as well as the spread of many technologies from milita..

The Basics of Bioethics..

This book develops a philosophical framework for selecting goals for development purposes. This inclusive and democratic framework integrates a variety of resources including philosophical theory, empirical analysis, stakeholder deliberations, local knowledge, and advice from development experts...

This is a highly original and radical critique of contemporary moral theory. Paul Johnston skillfully demonstrates how much of recent moral philosophy runs aground on the issue of whether we can make correct judgements...

This book makes the case that the 20th century saw a massive shift in Western beliefs and attitudes concerning the possibility of moral knowledge, such that knowledge of the moral life and of its conduct is no longer routinely available from the social institutions long thought to be responsible for..

Are we in imminent danger of extinction? Yes, we probably are, argues John Leslie in his chilling account of the dangers facing the human race as we approach the second millenium...

This collection of essays emphasizes society's increasingly responsible engagement with ethical challenges in emerging medical technology. They showcase ways in which modern ethical thinking is improving safety, efficacy and efficiency of medical technology, increasing access to medical care, and em..

The Ethics of Artificial Uteruses..