Ethics & Moral Philosophy 8

American philosophers around the turn of the twentieth century offer a treasure of principles that can usefully guide us to a fuller life. In a personal letter to philosopher Josiah Royce, the pragm……続きを見る

Plato drew on the philosophical work of some of his predecessors, especially Socrates, but also Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras, to develop his own philosophy, which explores most important f……続きを見る

Elbert Hubbard's "The Man" is a profound treatise that melds philosophical insight with a poetic literary style, encapsulating the essence of individuality and the complex nature of human existence.……続きを見る

This book is open access. This book undertakes a multifaceted and integrated examination of biometric identification, including the current state of the technology, how it is being used, the key eth……続きを見る

Could the fate of humanity be in the hands of one single person? So many different things could erase humans from the surface of this planet. In this novel, the threat that Homo sapiens face would a……続きを見る

This open access book offers essential information on values-based practice (VBP): the clinical skills involved, teamwork and person-centered care, links between values and evidence, and the importa……続きを見る

The Sayings of Confucius, a compilation of the thoughts and teachings of one of history's foremost philosophers, presents a rich tapestry of ethical guidance and social philosophy. Written in a conc……続きを見る

In "The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant," A. D. Lindsay offers a meticulous examination of Kant's epistemology and ethics, poised at the intersection of Enlightenment thought and modern philosophy. Lind……続きを見る

This open access book brings together a range of contributions that seek to explore the ethical issues arising from the overlap between counter-terrorism, ethics, and technologies. Terrorism and our……続きを見る

In "Nineteenth Century Questions," James Freeman Clarke adeptly navigates the complex socio-political landscape of the 19th century, addressing pivotal issues that defined the era. Through a series ……続きを見る

In "Schopenhauer," Margrieta Beer intricately explores the philosophical landscape shaped by Arthur Schopenhauer, whose ideas on pessimism, the will, and human suffering have profoundly influenced e……続きを見る

In "On the Ethics of Naturalism," W. R. Sorley meticulously critiques the principles underlying naturalistic ethics, situating his discourse within the broader context of early 20th-century philosop……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

In "Egotism in German Philosophy," George Santayana presents a profound critique of the intellectual foundations of German philosophical thought, especially the works of Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche. ……続きを見る

In "Morality Without God," M. M. Mangasarian presents a compelling examination of ethical frameworks that operate independently from religious doctrines. Through a blend of philosophical rigor and a……続きを見る

In "Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society," Robert Southey presents a thoughtful exploration of social, political, and philosophical ideas through a series of dial……続きを見る

Live, Die, Buy, Eat. These words represent a chain of events which today is disconnected. In the past few years, controversies around meat have arisen around industrialization and globalization of m……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

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

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

This open access book introduces the reader to the foundations of AI and ethics. It discusses issues of trust, responsibility, liability, privacy and risk. It focuses on the interaction between peop……続きを見る

This textbook applies economic ethics to evaluate the free market system and enables students to examine the impact of free markets using the three main ethical approaches: utilitarianism, principle……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

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

Is it appropriate to honour and admire people who have created great works of art, made important intellectual contributions, performed great sporting feats, or shaped the history of a nation if tho……続きを見る

How care can resist the stifling force of the neoliberal paradigm In a world brimming with tremendous wealth and resources, too many are suffering the oppression of precarious existencesーand with n……続きを見る

This book brings development theory and practice into dialogue with a religious tradition in order to construct a new, transdisciplinary vision of development with integral ecology at its heart. It ……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

Incommensurability is the impossibility to determine how two options relate to each other in terms of conventional comparative relations. This book features new research on incommensurability from p……続きを見る

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in both Marxism and German Idealism across the humanities, but the discourse around the two traditions has grown stagnant and is still define……続きを見る