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The Possibility of Altruism
Thomas Nagel
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Description for The Possibility of Altruism
Paperback. Just as there are rational requirements on thought, there are rational requirements on action. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of human nature, according to which altruism is included among the basic rational requirements on desire and action. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 196.
Just as there are rational requirements on thought, there are rational requirements on action. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of human nature, according to which altruism is included among the basic rational requirements on desire and action.
Just as there are rational requirements on thought, there are rational requirements on action. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of human nature, according to which altruism is included among the basic rational requirements on desire and action.
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691020020
SKU
V9780691020020
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Reviews for The Possibility of Altruism
"An extremely tough, polished, and altogether stimulating piece of work."
New York Review of Books "Nagel's book is not a criticism of anybody else's book, nor a footnote to anybody else's theory. It is independent and clear, and very original."
Times Literary Supplement "This is a powerful and challenging work, skilfully organised and presented with economy, clarity, and style."
Bernard Mayo, Philosophical Books ... Read more
New York Review of Books "Nagel's book is not a criticism of anybody else's book, nor a footnote to anybody else's theory. It is independent and clear, and very original."
Times Literary Supplement "This is a powerful and challenging work, skilfully organised and presented with economy, clarity, and style."
Bernard Mayo, Philosophical Books ... Read more