Ethics
by Lewy, Casimir, Broad, Charlie Dunbar
fromNijhoff International Philosophy Series
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Are animals worthy recipients of justice? If so, what do we owe them, and what is to be gained by using the language of justice when considering our duties toward them? A Theory of Justice for Animals, written by one of the foremost scholars of animal ethics, argues that not onl…
"Since World War II, most philosophers of science have argued that science should remain "value-free." Heather E. Douglas argues that such a standard is neither adequate nor desirable. She lobbies for a new ideal in which values serve an essential function throughout scientific …
"This book is a study of ancient views about "moral luck." It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their live…
Kantian ethics, economics, and decision-making -- A Kantian-economic theory of choice -- Individual in essence, social in orientation -- Dignity, efficiency, and the economic approach to law -- Consent, Pareto, and behavioral law and economics.
Global Media Ethics is the first comprehensive cross-cultural exploration of the conceptual and practical issues facing media ethics in a global world. A team of leading journalism experts investigate the impact of major global trends on responsible journalism. •The first full-l…
The ethics of species: an introduction
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"We are causing species to go extinct at extraordinary rates, altering existing species in unprecedented ways and creating entirely new species. More than ever before, we require an ethic of species to guide our interactions with them. In this book, Ronald L. Sandler examines th…
This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture…
A runaway train is racing toward five men who are tied to the track. Unless the train is stopped, it will inevitably kill all five men. You are standing on a footbridge looking down on the unfolding disaster. However, a fat man, a stranger, is standing next to you: if you pus…
This book explores food from a philosophical perspective, bringing together sixteen leading philosophers to consider the most basic questions about food: What is it exactly? What should we eat? How do we know it is safe? How should food be distributed? What is good food? David M…
First holistic introductory text in the field of animal studies Addresses complex scholarly questions in accessible and jargon-free writing, making the book appropriate for both experts and new students Discusses both practical and theoretical aspects of humans' relationship to …
This resource offers a survey of the animal rights movement. The author looks at the different concerns surrounding companion animals, wild animals, research animals, work animals, and animals used for food, provides an assessment of the treatment of animals, and addresses the …