Ethics & Moral Philosophy 4

Can we still watch Woody Allen's movies? Can we still laugh at Bill Cosby's jokes? Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey, Dave Chappelle, Louis C. K., J.K. Rowling, Michael Jackson, Roseanne Barr. Recent years……続きを見る

In 'Egotism in German Philosophy' by George Santayana, the author delves into the contrasting viewpoints of German philosophers such as Hegel, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer on egotism and self-centere……続きを見る

The phenomenon of commitment is a cornerstone of human social life. Commitments make individuals’ behavior predictable, thereby facilitating the planning and coordination of joint actions involving ……続きを見る

William Jackson's 'The Philosophy of Natural Theology' is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between philosophy and theology, focusing on the natural world as a source of divine revelat……続きを見る

How can we do politics better? In Reasoned Politics, Magnus Vinding lays out a path toward politics based on ethical reasoning and empirical evidence. He argues that a better approach to politics is……続きを見る

'Religare' is considered a Latin stem for the word religion and has the meaning of binding, "to tie something with something", in this case [to re-bind] the human and the divine is the main purpose ……続きを見る

In 'The Art of Thinking' by Ernest Dimnet, readers are guided through a thoughtful exploration of the intellectual process. Dimnet's elegant prose and philosophical insights create a compelling narr……続きを見る

Platon s-a inspirat din activitatea filosofică a unora dintre predecesorii săi, în special a lui Socrate, dar și Parmenide, Heraclit și Pitagora, pentru a-și dezvolta propria filosofie, care explore……続きを見る

This open access book examines recent advances in how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have elicited widespread debate over their benefits and drawbacks for humanity. The emergent technolog……続きを見る

This Open Access book highlights the ethical issues and dilemmas that arise in the practice of public health. It is also a tool to support instruction, debate, and dialogue regarding public health e……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book explores the social history of the anti-vivisection movement in Britain from its nineteenth-century beginnings until the 1960s. It discu……続きを見る

In 'The Essential Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau,' readers are immersed in the literary world of one of the most influential Enlightenment philosophers. Rousseau's works, including 'Discourse on ……続きを見る

Martin Buber's I AND THOU has long been acclaimed as a classic. Many prominent philosophers, religious thinkers and writers have acknowledged its influence on their works. Students of intellectual h……続きを見る

La liberté, se gouvernant elle-même et se donnant à elle-même sa loi, telle est l’idée qui, après avoir été souvent négligée ou méconnue par la philosophie ancienne, devient dominante dans la doctri……続きを見る

This open access book proposes a novel approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics. AI offers many advantages: better and faster medical diagnoses, improved business processes and efficiency, an……続きを見る

This open access book about the Zadeh Project demonstrates and explores a core question in clinical ethics: how can ethics consultants be accountable in the face of a robust plurality of ethical sta……続きを見る

Judith Jarvis Thomson's Normativity is a study of normative thought. She brings out that normative thought is not restricted to moral thought. Normative judgments divide into two sub-kinds, the eval……続きを見る

Aristoteles' Werk 'Nikomachische Ethik' ist ein Meilenstein der antiken Philosophie und Ethik. In diesem Buch analysiert der renommierte Denker die Natur des Glücks, der Tugend und des moralischen H……続きを見る

This edited volume brings together natural scientists, social scientists and humanists to assess if (or how) we may begin to coexist harmoniously with the mosquito. The mosquito is humanity’s deadli……続きを見る

The Mencius is a collection of conversations, anecdotes, and series of genuine and imagined interviews by the Confucian philosopher, Mencius. The book explores Mencius' views on the topics of moral ……続きを見る

Star Trek has entertained the world for decades. A couple of times a year, I write one of those blog articles that could be placed in a personal journal (for the gentlemen) or diary (for the ladies)……続きを見る

Seneca's 'Of Consolation to Helvia' is a poignant and philosophical reflection on the nature of grief and pain in the face of adversity. Written in a letter format, the book offers profound insights……続きを見る

This Open Access book illustrates the power of stories to illuminate ethical concerns that arise in public health. It complements epidemiological or surveillance evidence, and reveals stakeholder pe……続きを見る

Adolphe Franck's 'Philosophie du droit pénal' explores the intricate philosophical foundations of criminal law. Franck delves into the ethics and principles that underpin the legal system, offering ……続きを見る

Seneca's 'On Benefits' (De Beneficiis) is a profound philosophical treatise that examines the nature of gratitude, reciprocity, and the ethics of giving and receiving gifts in Roman society. Written……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. We must find new and innovative ways of conceptualizing transboundary energy issues, of embedding concerns of ethics or justice into energy policy……続きを見る

In 'Government' by Arthur Schopenhauer, the renowned philosopher delves into the complexities of political systems and the role of government in society. Schopenhauer's writing style is characterize……続きを見る

Plato's 'Epistles - Seventh Letter' is a profound philosophical text that delves into the themes of truth, leadership, and the nature of reality. Written in the form of a letter to a friend, the boo……続きを見る

This volume examines the ethical issues that arise as a result of national security intelligence collection and analysis. Powerful new technologies enable the collection, communication and analysis ……続きを見る

Jeremy Bentham's "An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation" is a seminal work in the field of ethics and political philosophy. Bentham explores the foundations of ethics and the p……続きを見る