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Moral Realism as a Moral Doctrine
Matthew H. Kramer
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405194020
In this major new work, Matthew Kramer seeks to establish two main conclusions. On the one hand, moral requirements are strongly objective. On the other hand, the objectivity of ethics is itself an ethical matter that rests primarily on ethical ...
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The Weight of Things
Jean Kazez
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405160780
The Weight of Things explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life'. Looks at the views of philosophers such as Aristotle, the Stoics, Mill, Nietzsche, and ...
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The Extinction of Desire
Michael Boylan
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405148504
What would you do if you suddenly became rich? Michael O’Meara had never asked himself this question. A high school history teacher in Maryland, Michael is content- until, after a freak accident, he unexpectedly finds himself the beneficiary ...
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Trouble with Strangers
Terry Eagleton
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405185738
In this major new book, Terry Eagleton, one of the world’s greatest cultural theorists, writes with wit, eloquence and clarity on the question of ethics. Providing rare insights into tragedy, politics, literature, morality and religion, ...
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Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory
James Dreier
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405101783
Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory features pairs of newly commissioned essays by some of the leading theorists working in the field today. Brings together fresh debates on the most controversial issues in moral theory Questions include: Are ...
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Who Owns You?
David Koepsell
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405187312
Who Owns You? is a comprehensive exploration of the numerous philosophical and legal problems of gene patenting. Provides the first comprehensive book-length treatment of this subject Develops arguments regarding moral realism, and provides a ...
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The Blackwell Guide to Kant's Ethics
Thomas E. Hill
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405125819
Through a collection of new, previously unpublished essays, The Blackwell Guide to Kant’s Ethics addresses diverse topics crucial to our understanding of Kant's moral philosophy and its implications for the modern age.
Provides a fresh ...
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In Defense of Dolphins
Thomas White
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405157780
Have humans been sharing the planet with other intelligent life for millions of years without realizing it? In Defense of Dolphins combines accessible science and philosophy, surveying the latest research on dolphin intelligence and social ...
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