Ethics & moral philosophy
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Ethics & moral philosophy
Hardback. How has a liberating principle of the Enlightenment - the right to pursue happiness - become the unavoidable and burdensome responsibility to be happy? How did we become unhappy about not being happy - and what might we do to escape this predicament? This book considers these questions. Translator(s): Rendall, Steven. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143736
- ISBN
- 9780691143736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.97
€ 39.97
Hardback. Reflects on the implications of discussions in philosophy of identity for moral theory and the view of moral identity. This book focuses on the philosophical and psychological perspectives on the concepts of self, personal and moral identity and their interrelation. It is of interest for philosophers and psychologists. Editor(s): Musschenga, Albert W.; Haaften, A. W. van; Spiecker, Ben; Slors, Marc. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007644
- ISBN
- 9781402007644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.47
€ 191.47
Hardcover. Going beyond the controversy surrounding personhood in non-philosophical contexts, this book defends the need for a credible philosophical conception of the person. Engaging with John Locke, Derek Parfit and P.F. Strawson, the authors develop an original philosophical anthropology based on the work of Charles Hartshorne and A.N. Whitehead. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522039
- ISBN
- 9780230522039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.63
€ 64.63
Paperback. Going beyond the controversy surrounding personhood in non-philosophical contexts, this book defends the need for a credible philosophical conception of the person. Engaging with John Locke, Derek Parfit and P.F. Strawson, the authors develop an original philosophical anthropology based on the work of Charles Hartshorne and A.N. Whitehead. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356706
- ISBN
- 9781349356706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Paperback. This volume is a philosophical introduction and exploration of the nature and value of personal relationships. It is an ideal text for introductory philosophy, ethics, or applied ethics courses. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBK; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631196853
- ISBN
- 9780631196853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 50.81
€ 50.99
€ 50.81
Paperback. Explores the idea that individuals bear a special responsibility for the success or failure of their own lives looking at philosophical theories, political ideologies and public opinion on the subject. This book shows how philosophy can contribute to public democratic debate on pressing issues of personal responsibility. Series: Think Now. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847063991
- ISBN
- 9781847063991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 22.55
€ 31.99
€ 22.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Williams, Clifford. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403994554
- ISBN
- 9781403994554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.53
€ 121.53
Hardback. Num Pages: 158 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739121146
- ISBN
- 9780739121146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Paperback. Editor(s): Cherry, Mark J. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048152209
- ISBN
- 9789048152209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.06
€ 186.06
Paperback. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401072304
- ISBN
- 9789401072304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.94
€ 184.94
Hardcover. Discusses animal rights, obligations concerning future generations, abortion, limiting medical treatment, and euthanasia. This work offers an account of what moral principles are sound, how we can apply them to complex situations, and what makes it reasonable to treat individuals in accordance with particular moral principles. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792339182
- ISBN
- 9780792339182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.63
€ 191.63
Paperback. This book examines the conception of the person at work in John Rawls's writings, showing that such a conception of political identity is defensible, and offering a clearer account of a conception of identity in which persons are socially constituted. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JMC; HPQ; HPS; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401778763
- ISBN
- 9789401778763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.90
€ 63.90
Paperback. This book offers novel arguments and explores new territory on abortion. It brings together analytical philosophers, public policy persons and scientists to provide a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of contemporary pro-choice arguments. Editor(s): Napier, Stephen. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736597
- ISBN
- 9789400736597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.85
€ 121.85
Paperback. An examination and defence of the concept of personality, long central to Western moral culture but now increasingly under attack. Robert Spaemann tackles urgent practical questions, such as our treatment of the severely disabled human and the moral status of intelligent non-human animals. Translator(s): O'Donovan, Oliver. Series: Oxford Studies in Theological Ethics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAB; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198808480
- ISBN
- 9780198808480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.24
€ 52.24
paperback. Editor(s): Westra, Laura; Lemons, John. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401042024
- ISBN
- 9789401042024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.57
€ 121.57
Hardcover. Editor(s): Duncan, Jeremy S. Num Pages: 250 pages, tables. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617616778
- ISBN
- 9781617616778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 348.13€ 233.95
€ 348.13
€ 233.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Malpas, Jeff; Lickiss, Norelle. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048175949
- ISBN
- 9789048175949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Hardback. Explores the idea of human dignity as it arises within these many different domains, opening up the possibility of a multidisciplinary conversation that illuminates the concept itself. Editor(s): Malpas, Jeff; Lickiss, Norelle. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062803
- ISBN
- 9781402062803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.52
€ 126.52
Hardcover. This multidisciplinary volume collates essays by philosophers, medical practitioners, historians, lawyers, and scholars of literature, the classics and Judaism. They explore the character of human suffering and the demands that its recognition impose on us. Editor(s): Malpas, Jeff; Lickiss, Norelle. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400727946
- ISBN
- 9789400727946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.34
€ 123.34
Hardcover. Perspectives on Theory of Controversies and the Ethics of Communication Editor(s): Riesenfeld, Dana, Ph.D.; Scarafile, Giovanni. Series: Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning. Num Pages: 227 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400771307
- ISBN
- 9789400771307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.83
€ 121.83