Altruism, Welfare and the Law
Charles Foster
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Law. Num Pages: 82 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JMH; LATC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 166.
This book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, should recognise the central importance of relationality, the performance of obligations, and (even apparently injurious) altruism.
This book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, should recognise the central importance of relationality, the performance of obligations, and (even apparently injurious) altruism.
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
SpringerBriefs in Law
Condition
New
Weight
166g
Number of Pages
82
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319216041
SKU
V9783319216041
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