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The Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory

Author : Hugh LaFollette

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 651 pages

File Size : 36,48 MB

Release : 2013-04-16

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1118514262

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Book Description

Building on the strengths of the highly successful first edition, the extensively updated Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory presents a complete state-of-the-art survey, written by an international team of leading moral philosophers. A new edition of this successful and highly regarded Guide, now reorganized and updated with the addition of significant new material Includes 21 essays written by an international team of leading philosophers Extensive, substantive essays develop the main arguments of all the leading viewpoints in ethical theory Essays new to this edition cover evolution and ethics, capability ethics, virtues and consequences, and the implausibility of virtue ethics





The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Author : Richard Kraut

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 384 pages

File Size : 46,20 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1405153148

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The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethicsilluminates Aristotle’s ethics for both academics andstudents new to the work, with sixteen newly commissioned essays bydistinguished international scholars. The structure of the book mirrors the organization of theNichomachean Ethics itself. Discusses the human good, the general nature of virtue, thedistinctive characteristics of particular virtues, voluntariness,self-control, and pleasure.



The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Computing and Information

Author : Luciano Floridi

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 27,44 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Science

ISBN : 0470756764

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Book Description

This Guide provides an ambitious state-of-the-art survey of the fundamental themes, problems, arguments and theories constituting the philosophy of computing. A complete guide to the philosophy of computing and information. Comprises 26 newly-written chapters by leading international experts. Provides a complete, critical introduction to the field. Each chapter combines careful scholarship with an engaging writing style. Includes an exhaustive glossary of technical terms. Ideal as a course text, but also of interest to researchers and general readers.



The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics

Author : Peter Kivy

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 40,76 MB

Release : 2009-02-09

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1405143061

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The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics is the most authoritativesurvey of the central issues in contemporary aesthetics available.The volume features eighteen newly commissioned papers on theevaluation of art, the interpretation of art, and many other formsof art such as literature, movies, and music. Provides a guide to the central traditional and cutting edgeissues in aesthetics today. Written by a distinguished cast of contributors, includingPeter Kivy, George Dickie, Noël Carroll, Paul Guyer, TedCohen, Marcia Eaton, Joseph Margolis, Berys Gaut, NicholasWolterstrorff, Susan Feagin, Peter Lamarque, Stein Olsen, FrancisSparshott, Alan Goldman, Jenefer Robinson, Mary Mothersill, DonaldCrawford, Philip Alperson, Laurent Stern and Amie Thomasson. Functions as the ideal text for undergraduate and graduatecourses in aesthetics, art theory, and philosophy of art.



The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory

Author : Martin P. Golding

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 49,79 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 0470779861

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The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory is a handy guide to the state of play in contemporary philosophy of law and legal theory. Comprises 23 essays critical essays on the central themes and issues of the philosophy of law today, written by an international assembly of distinguished philosophers and legal theorists Each essay incorporates essential background material on the history and logic of the topic, as well as advancing the arguments Represents a wide variety of perspectives on current legal theory



The Blackwell Guide to Metaphysics

Author : Richard M. Gale

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 33,21 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 0470998970

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Book Description

The Blackwell Guide to Metaphysics is a definitive introduction to the core areas of metaphysics. It brings together sixteen internationally respected philosophers that demonstrate how metaphysics is done as they examine topics including causation, temporality, ontology, personal identity, idealism, and realism.



The Blackwell Guide to Business Ethics

Author : Norman E. Bowie

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell

Page : 376 pages

File Size : 29,8 MB

Release : 2002-02-15

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9780631221234

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Book Description

The Blackwell Guide to Business Ethics, written by international experts in the field, acquaints the reader with theoretical and pedagogical issues, ethical issues in the practice of business and exciting new directions in the field.



The Blackwell Guide to Kant's Ethics

Author : Thomas E. Hill, Jr.

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 39,72 MB

Release : 2009-03-12

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9781444308495

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Book Description

Through a collection of new, previously unpublished essays,The Blackwell Guide to Kant’s Ethics addressesdiverse topics crucial to our understanding of Kant's moralphilosophy and its implications for the modern age. Provides a fresh perspective on themes in Kant’s moralphilosophy Addresses systematically Kant’s foundational work,Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals and his morespecific treatment of justice and virtue in The Metaphysics ofMorals Includes essays by both established scholars and risingstars Identifies common misperceptions of Kant's thought andchallenges some prevailing interpretations Shows how Kant developed and supplemented his earlier ethicalthought with specific discussions of practical issues in law,international relations, personal relations, and self-regardingvirtues and vices



The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism

Author : Henry West

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 39,98 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 1405152141

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The Blackwell Guide to Mill’s Utilitarianism volume isan ideal commentary for students on Mill’s classic essay. Contains the complete text of Utilitarianism and twelve relatedessays. Essays cover the background to Mill’s classic essay,analyses of the arguments, and contemporary debates within theutilitarian tradition. Also includes a case study demonstrating the application ofutilitarian theory to military or non-violent responses toterrorism. Each contribution is an original essay written by a specialistat the cutting edge of philosophical scholarship.