Ethics & moral philosophy
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Ethics & moral philosophy
Hardcover. This collection of new essays aims to address some of the most perplexing issues arising from death and dying, as well as the moral status of persons and animals. Leading scholars, including Peter Singer and Gerald Dworkin, investigate diverse topics such as animal rights, vegetarianism, lethal injection, abortion and euthanasia. Editor(s): Li, Hon-Lam; Yeung, Anthony. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006508
- ISBN
- 9780230006508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.19
€ 64.19
Hardcover. For all of the technical explanations for meltdown in the financial markets during the banking crisis, the most readily accepted and almost universal explanation is the single word 'greed'. This is a subject which can at once be seen as the disease at the heart of society and the motivating force behind the progress of mankind. Editor(s): Brassey, Alexis; Barber, Stephen. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KCX; KJG. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201484
- ISBN
- 9780230201484
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Condition: New
€ 63.61
€ 63.61
Hardcover. This collection is devoted to questions in meta-ethics and moral psychology arising from the work of David Hume. The collection focuses on questions arising from Hume's views on reason, motivation and virtue including new essays from notable Hume scholars. Editor(s): Pigden, Charles R. Series: Philosophers in Depth. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205277
- ISBN
- 9780230205277
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Condition: New
€ 64.45
€ 64.45
Hardcover. Which practices count as resistance? Why, where, and how does resistance emerge? When is resistance effective, and when is it truly progressive? In addressing these questions, this book brings together novel theoretical and empirical perspectives from a diverse range of disciplinary and geographical locales. Editor(s): Cheliotis, Leonidas K. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFF; JFM; JKV; JPV; YQH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230210394
- ISBN
- 9780230210394
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Condition: New
€ 64.09
€ 64.09
Hardcover. How much can morality demand of well-off Westerners as a response to the plight of the poor and starving in the rest of the world? What does the answer tell us about the nature of morality? The cutting edge of this contemporary ethical debate is represented by eleven new essays from some of the world's leading moral philosophers. Editor(s): Chappell, Timothy. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219403
- ISBN
- 9780230219403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.41
€ 142.41
Hardcover. This collection explores the controversial and perhaps even abject idea that evils, large and small, human and natural, may have a central positive function to play in our lives. For centuries a concern of religious thinkers from the Christian tradition, very little systematic work has been done to explore this idea from the secular point of view. Editor(s): Tabensky, Pedro Alexis. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219557
- ISBN
- 9780230219557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.61
€ 63.61
Hardcover. This is the first edited collection to bring together classic pieces and new work by leading scholars of Thomas Reid. The contributors explore key elements of Reid's ideas about moral epistemology, moral emotions, moral agency and practical ethics. Editor(s): Roeser, Sabine. Series: Philosophers in Depth. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219694
- ISBN
- 9780230219694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.17
€ 64.17
Hardcover. Experts from ethicists and political philosophers to clinicians and trade unionists seek answers to a number of key ethical questions to further a deeper understanding of the ethics of health worker migration. Editor(s): Shah, Rebecca. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFN; JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224414
- ISBN
- 9780230224414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Hardcover. Bringing together the leading future figures in ethics broadly construed with essays ranging from metaethics and normative ethics to applied ethics and political philosophy, topics include new work on experimental philosophy, feminism, and global justice incorporating perspectives informed from historical and contemporary approaches alike. Editor(s): Brooks, Dr. Thom. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232754
- ISBN
- 9780230232754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.39
€ 64.39
Hardcover. A collection of original contributions by philosophers working in the ethics of punishment, gathering new perspectives on various challenging topics including punishment and forgiveness, dignity, discrimination, public opinion, torture, rehabilitation, and restitution. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Corlett, J. Angelo. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKVP; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350. New Perspectives. 200 pages. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Corlett, J. Angelo. A collection of original contributions by philosophers working in the ethics of punishment, gathering new perspectives on various challenging topics including punishment and forgiveness, dignity, discrimination, public opinion, torture, rehabilitation, and restitution. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKVP; LAB. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 14. Weight: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240971
- ISBN
- 9780230240971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.51
€ 63.51
Hardcover. Ethics of Media reopens the question of media ethics. Taking an exploratory rather than prescriptive approach, an esteemed collection of contributors tackle the diverse areas of moral questioning at work within various broadcasting practices, accommodating the plurality and complexity of present-day ethical challenges posed by the world of media. Editor(s): Couldry, Nick; Madianou, Mirca; Pinchevski, Amit. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFCA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347632
- ISBN
- 9780230347632
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Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardcover. What happens when art and pornography meet? By providing a plurality of disciplinary approaches and theoretical perspectives this essay collection will give the reader a fuller and deeper understanding of the commonalities and frictions between artistic and pornographic representations. Editor(s): Maes, Hans. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32 halftones. BIC Classification: AGH; HPN; HPQ; JFMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230368200
- ISBN
- 9780230368200
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Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardcover. A collection of essays by leading philosophers on the work of John Cottingham, focussing on his work in moral philosophy, discussing themes from his contributions to the debate on partiality and impartiality, the role of the emotions in the good life and the meaning of the worthwhile life. Including a 'replies' chapter by John Cottingham. Editor(s): Athanassoulis, Nafsika; Vice, Samantha. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230527560
- ISBN
- 9780230527560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.26
€ 64.26
Hardcover. This book contains work by the best scholars working in Applied Ethics, including a range of studies on relevant topics such as the environment, human enhancement, war and poverty. For researchers and students of this fascinating area of the discipline, the text provides a unique snapshot of current cutting-edge work in the field and its future. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Petersen, Thomas S.; Wolf, Clark. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537835
- ISBN
- 9780230537835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.48
€ 122.48
Paperback. This book contains work by the best scholars working in Applied Ethics, including a range of studies on relevant topics such as the environment, human enhancement, war and poverty. For researchers and students of this fascinating area of the discipline, the text provides a unique snapshot of current cutting-edge work in the field and its future. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Petersen, Thomas S.; Wolf, Clark. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537842
- ISBN
- 9780230537842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.56
€ 121.56
Hardcover. EPUB Editor(s): Kahn, Leonard. Series: Philosophers in Depth. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576988
- ISBN
- 9780230576988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.86
€ 63.86
Hardcover. This book offers original essays on the subject of evil in international relations. It considers questions of moral agency associated with the perpetration of evil acts by individuals and groups in the international sphere, and the range of ethical responses the international community has available to it in the aftermath of large-scale evils. Editor(s): Jeffery, Renee. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230602632
- ISBN
- 9780230602632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.82
€ 63.82
Hardcover. This edited volume holds the promise of ending the genocides and other atrocity crimes that have repeatedly stained humanity and aims to move this noble principle from rhetoric to action. Editor(s): Cooper, Richard H.; Voinov Kohler, Juliette. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230609020
- ISBN
- 9780230609020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.41
€ 64.41
Hardcover. A collection of essays that examine the question of morality in international affairs and explore some of the central, normative issues which arise in the context of European integration. Editor(s): McSweeney, Bill. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HPQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333698488
- ISBN
- 9780333698488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.28
€ 122.28
Hardcover. In Marxism's uneasy relationship with ethics a small number of prominent theorists considered it imperative to highlight the moral principles implicit in Marx's social theory and to develop this ethics in the light of changing conditions. This text surveys their work. Editor(s): Wilde, Lawrence. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333778074
- ISBN
- 9780333778074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.59
€ 63.59