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Contemporary Debates in Social Philosophy
Thomas
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Description for Contemporary Debates in Social Philosophy
Paperback. Elizabeth Anderson David Benatar Lawrence Blum Bernard R. Boxill Thomas Christiano Carl Cohen Elizabeth F. Cohen Gerald Cohen John Corvino John Deigh Anne Fagot-Largeault Rosalind Hursthouse F.M. Kamm Terrance McConnell Howard McGary B.C. Postow Philip L. Editor(s): Thomas, Laurence. Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 574.
In this important and engaging volume, international scholars present opposing viewpoints to debate ten of the most important issues in contemporary social philosophy.
In this important and engaging volume, international scholars present opposing viewpoints to debate ten of the most important issues in contemporary social philosophy.
- Provides an original analysis of some of society’s most pressing issues
- Written by an outstanding cast of international scholars
- Issues covered include the nature of freedom, the limits of religious tolerance, affirmative action, parenting, the death penalty, privacy, violence, world hunger, social diversity, homosexuality, and abortion
- Invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405109109
SKU
V9781405109109
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99-50
About Thomas
Laurence Thomas is Professor in the departments of Philosophy and Political Science in the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, where he is also a member of the Center for European Studies. He is the author of over fifty articles and four books, Living Morally: A Psychology of Moral Character (1989), Vessels of Evil: American Slavery and the Holocaust (1993), Sexual ... Read more
Reviews for Contemporary Debates in Social Philosophy
"Thomas has put renowned scholars in debate with each other and the result is a collection of stimulating debates of the highest order. In these well-written and argued articles, one is treated to the best of scholarly argumentation. One may not agree with all that is said. Nevertheless, one will find that after reading this volume one will have a ... Read more