Philosophy : Ethics & Moral Philosophy

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field.:.; Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars.; Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world.; Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law.; Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates. more...

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You’re no idiot, of course. But at a time when immorality, corruption, and greed seem to be not only condoned but encouraged, it’s increasingly difficult to follow your own moral compass. In a world that stressesthe material over the spiritual and appearance over substance, we all yearn for guidance. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Ethics is a comprehensive reference to the questions of right and wrong. This book will help you define your own philosophy and make sense of the dilemmas that confront you every day. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:. --Gender ethics, racial ethics (tolerance), and applications for ethical behavior in the workplace and at home. --Explorations of real-world aspects of applied ethics and behavior, including the theories and doctrines of the ancient Greeks. --Recipes for making an ethical life from ingredients like the wisdom of philosophy, science, and religion. more...

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The ethical assessment of new technologies raises two principal concerns: the need to develop effective policies and legislation, and the reconsideration of the ethical frameworks in which these policies and laws are developed. The importance of rapid, accurate examinations of tensions between Philosophy and Law and the relationship between philosophical principles and empirical data has never been greater. The Concise Encyclopedia of Ethics of New Technologies includes 23 articles previously published in the highly-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics, nine updated articles, and five new articles, commissioned especially for this volume. Over half of the previously published articles include updated facts and bibliographic citations. Authors of genetics articles have updated their works to include the most recent developments and publications. New articles include: "Cloning," "Geneticization," "Health Technology Assessment," "Intrinsic and Instrumental Value," and "Novel Foods." more...

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Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics features original essays on some of the most hotly debated issues in the field. Is abortion morally permissible? Should we be allowed to clone human beings? Should immigration be limited, or left open? Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays shape the volume, with each question treated by a pair of opposing essays. This distinctive format offers readers a unique opportunity to observe philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate. more...

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Includes a selection of the articles on ethics, business ethics, teaching ethics, agency theory, postmodernism, employee rights, and ethics in accounting and the financial services industry. These articles reflect the author's underlying philosophical concerns and their application to the real-world challenges of practitioners. more...

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