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paperback. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPJ; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 451.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048150441
ISBN
9789048150441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 282.84

Paperback. We live in a moment of unprecedented complexity, an era in which change occurs faster than our ability to comprehend it. This books offers a map for the unfamiliar terrain opening in our midst, unfolding an alternative philosophy of our time through a synthesis of science and culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, 25 halftones, 20 line drawings. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; PDA; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226791180
ISBN
9780226791180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.09

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Permanent Publications
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781856231015
ISBN
9781856231015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.34

Paperback. This work offers an extensive account of how people have used nature to think about what counts as good, beautiful or valuable. The essays here cover a diverse array of topics, including the connection of cosmic and human orders from ancient Greece to contemporary America. Editor(s): Daston, Lorraine; Vidal, Fernando. Num Pages: 376 pages, 6 halftones, 11 line drawings. BIC Classification: HB; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 167 x 33. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226136813
ISBN
9780226136813
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.73

Hardback. In this reader, a broad range of prominent scientists and philosophers share their views on the current theories and future challenges in the field of moral cognition and assess how cooperation between neurology and evolutionary psychology can boost research. Editor(s): Braeckman, Johan; Schrijver, Jelle De; Vanneste, Sven; Verplaetse, Jan. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JMA; JMM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402062865
ISBN
9781402062865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.45

Paperback. In this reader, a broad range of prominent scientists and philosophers share their views on the current theories and future challenges in the field of moral cognition and assess how cooperation between neurology and evolutionary psychology can boost research. Editor(s): Verplaetse, Jan; Schrijver, Jelle De; Vanneste, Sven; Braeckman, Johan. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HPQ; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400791299
ISBN
9789400791299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.14

Paperback. If ethics encompasses not just a concern for self and family but also for a wider circle of others, what resources do Chinese and Western ethics offer to motivate and guide this expansion of concern? This question is the theme uniting these essays by leading Chinese and Western philosophers. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; HPDF; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812695359
ISBN
9780812695359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.34

Hardback. In the Enlightenments it was often argued that moral conduct, rather than adherence to theological doctrine, was the true measure of religious belief. The author argues that this "enlightened" emphasis on conduct in religion relied less on arguments from reason alone than has been believed. Series: The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-century Culture & History. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JF; HPCD1; HRCC93. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300153804
ISBN
9780300153804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.27
€ 51.34

Paperback. Does empathy help us to be moral? The author argues that empathy is often instrumental to meeting the demands of morality as defined by various ethical theories. This multi-faceted work links psychological research on empathy with ethical theory and contemporary trends in moral education. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSJ; JMG; JMQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349325214
ISBN
9781349325214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.97

Hardcover. Does empathy help us to be moral? The author argues that empathy is often instrumental to meeting the demands of morality as defined by various ethical theories. This multi-faceted work links psychological research on empathy with ethical theory and contemporary trends in moral education. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230276567
ISBN
9780230276567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.03

Paperback. This book provides a framework for understanding disagreements about the morality of markets. Num Pages: 182 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780521677998
ISBN
9780521677998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.53

Hardcover. Received opinion has it that humans are morally superior to non-human animals; human interests matter more than the like interests of animals and the value of human lives is alleged to be greater than the value of nonhuman animal lives. Since this belief causes mayhem and murder, its de-mythologizing requires urgent attention. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230276628
ISBN
9780230276628
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.98

hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231145084
ISBN
9780231145084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.69
€ 76.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258. A Case for Amorality. 224 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPDF; HPQ. Dimension: 211 x 142 x 12. Weight: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231145091
ISBN
9780231145091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.13

Paperback. Investigates a political dilemma, and evaluates answers that have been proposed in the utilitarian, Marxist, social contract, anti-Enlightenment, and democratic traditions. Series: The Open Yale Courses. Num Pages: 302 pages, 8 graphs. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300185454
ISBN
9780300185454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.80

Paperback. 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, N; Vice, S. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349358250
ISBN
9781349358250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.42

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

€ 67.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349212989
ISBN
9781349212989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.22

Hardback. This book explores the possible meanings of this new distinction and assesses the advantages and disadvantages of adopting it for understanding the contemporary world. It casts a wide exploratory net, looking at how the way that we interpret the world has changed over time. Editor(s): Wagner, Peter. Series: Annual of European and Global Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474423243
ISBN
9781474423243
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.75
€ 109.07

Paperback. This work examines the main causes of the moral dilemmas in which Christians find themselves. The author provides an introduction to moral philosophy and examines the sources of Christian principles. He concludes that Christian values still offer an authoritative alternative. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281040384
ISBN
9780281040384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.56

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