Ethics & moral philosophy
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Ethics & moral philosophy
Paperback. In a new English translation by Christopher Rowe, this great classic of moral philosophy by Aristotle is accompanied here by an extended introduction and detailed line-by-line commentary by Sarah Broadie. Assuming no knowledge of Greek, her approach should prove useful for students reading the text for the first time. Translator(s): Rowe, Christopher. Num Pages: 480 pages, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; HPQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 478
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198752714
- ISBN
- 9780198752714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.44
€ 55.44
Paperback. For the first time since his classic Just and Unjust Wars was published almost thirty years ago, this volume brings together provocative arguments by preeminent political theorist Michael Walzer on contemporary military conflicts - including the Iraq war - and the ethical issues they raise. Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 193 x 124 x 15. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300109788
- ISBN
- 9780300109788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.99
€ 28.99
Paperback. Argues that Hannah Arendt"�'s reconceptualization of the nature and value of political action has been covered over and domesticated by admirers. This book explores Arendt's modernity, and indeed her postmodernity, through the Heideggerian and Nietzschean theme of a break with tradition at the closure of metaphysics. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691044002
- ISBN
- 9780691044002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.96
€ 81.96
Hardback. Offers an introduction to the issues faced every day in archaeological practice. This volume covers looting, reburial and repatriation, relations with native peoples, and professional conduct. Editor(s): Vitelli, Karen D.; Colwell-Chanthaphonh, Chip. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HD; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 183 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759109629
- ISBN
- 9780759109629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.98
€ 167.98
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive picture of Aquinas' thought, which is designed to help students understand how his concept of happiness and the good life are part of a coherent, theologically-informed world view. This book reveals the coherent nature of Aquinas' account of the moral life and of what fulfills us as human beings. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268026011
- ISBN
- 9780268026011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Hardback. Though often invoked by pro-life supporters, Thomas Aquinas in fact held that human life begins after conception, not at the moment of union. But in following the twists and turns of Aquinas' thinking about the beginning and end of human life, Fabrizio Amerini reaches a nuanced interpretation that will unsettle both sides in the abortion debate. Translator(s): Henninger, Mark. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674072473
- ISBN
- 9780674072473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.27
€ 58.27
Paperback. A patient and faithful working of primary Thomistic texts, this volume Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813221083
- ISBN
- 9780813221083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.26
€ 36.26
Paperback. Applying the ethical concepts of Thomas Aquinas to contemporary moral problems, this book both presents fresh interpretations of Thomist theology and offers fresh insights into perplexing moral dilemmas. It illustrates how Thomistic ethics can encourage and empower people in moral struggles. Editor(s): Harak, G.Simon. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406142
- ISBN
- 9780878406142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.01
€ 72.01
paperback. In the FOUNDERS OF MODERN POLITICAL & SOCIAL THOUGHT series,a critical examination of Aquinas' thought on morality,politics,law and method in social science.Finnis focuses on the philosophy in Aquinas' texts and demonstrates how this interconnects with the theological elements. Series: Founders of Modern Political & Social Thought. Num Pages: 408 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRCM; JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0037030
- ISBN
- 9780198780854
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.91
€ 5.91
Paperback. With engaging commentary, pivotal readings, and thought-provoking cases, this book introduces students to the field of ethics through an exploration of ethical dilemmas. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 232 x 22. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 11th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781285196770
- ISBN
- 9781285196770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.61
€ 78.61
Paperback. The essays in this book range over the fields of environmental ethics, business ethics, professional ethics, and bio-medical ethics. In each of the essays a significant question in the field of applied ethics is treated in a way that is methodologically revealing and provides some sense of new directions and preoccupations in the field. Editor(s): Winkler, Earl; Coombs, Jerrold R. Num Pages: 450 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631188339
- ISBN
- 9780631188339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.38
€ 62.38
Paperback. Applied Ethics focuses the central concepts of traditional morality - rights, justice, the good, virtue, and the fundamental value of human life - on a number of pressing contemporary problems, including abortion, euthanasia, animals, capital punishment, and war. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631219057
- ISBN
- 9780631219057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.51
€ 61.51
Paperback. Applied ethics is one of the exciting areas in contemporary philosophy. This book introduces the three moral philosophies: Consequentialism, Kantianism and Virtue Ethics. It then relates these to some of the urgent questions in public debates about the future of welfare services. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348593
- ISBN
- 9781861348593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.96
€ 48.96
Hardback. Editor(s): Motilal, Shashi. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 372 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788190757072
- ISBN
- 9788190757072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardback. Cutting across social science and the humanities, this book develops the ontological implications of the thesis of the Manchester School of Social Anthropology: that all social order necessarily betrays conflicting underlying principles. It also mounts a study of the ontology of self and other in relation to dualism, as well as non-dualism. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845452247
- ISBN
- 9781845452247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.05
€ 166.05
Hardback. The history of sexual morality in Ireland has been traditionally associated with repression. In the last two decades, however, repression seems to have given way to its exact opposite. But where did this repressionA" originate? And how can we account for this sudden and sweeping transformation in sexual mores? Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845450915
- ISBN
- 9781845450915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.25
€ 148.25
Hardcover. Shows how scientific discoveries can help resolve some of philosophy's longest - debated issues. This title also shows how we can combine these modes of thinking to begin to understand and how we make certain decisions (science), but also why those decisions may not be for the best (philosophy). Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 218 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 427. How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life. 320 pages. Shows how scientific discoveries can help resolve some of philosophy's longest - debated issues. This title also shows how we can combine these modes of thinking to begin to understand and how we make certain decisions (science), but also why those decisions may not be for the best (philosophy). Cateogry: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA. Dimension: 218 x 157 x 27. Weight: 426.
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465021383
- ISBN
- 9780465021383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.92
€ 44.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368. Essays on the Abolition of Animal Exploitation. 256 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight: 370.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139519
- ISBN
- 9780231139519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.29
€ 47.29
Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388. Mental Life, Moral Status, and Kinship. 232 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 20. Weight: 388.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142342
- ISBN
- 9780231142342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.79
€ 81.79
Hardback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF7; HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231153423
- ISBN
- 9780231153423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.14
€ 148.14
Paperback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Animals: Theory, Culture, Science and Law. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF7; HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231153430
- ISBN
- 9780231153430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.78
€ 48.78
Paperback. Animalkind:What We Owe to Animals explores the crucial ethical differences between humans and animals. Occupying the middle ground between extreme egalitarianism and outright dismissal, the book instead advocates a position of respect for animals, treatment not afforded to the current inhabitants of factory farms and animal labs. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199384
- ISBN
- 9781405199384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.37
€ 33.37
Animalkind:What We Owe to Animals explores the crucial ethical differences between humans and animals. Occupying the middle ground between extreme egalitarianism and outright dismissal, the book instead advocates a position of respect for animals, treatment not afforded to the current inhabitants of factory farms and animal labs. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199377
- ISBN
- 9781405199377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.07
€ 98.07
Hardback. Focusing on the ideas of Bernard Shaw, Rod Preece examines modernist views of animal rights in the context of late Victorian socialism. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774821094
- ISBN
- 9780774821094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.13
€ 141.13