Описание: A cutting-edge introduction to environmental ethics in a time of dramatic global environmental change, this collection contains forty-five commissioned articles, with contributions from well-established experts and emerging voices in the field. Each chapter explains the role played by central theories, ideas, issues, and concepts in contemporary environmental ethics.
Описание: Environmental Ethics provides an accessible, lively, and up-to-date introduction to the central issues and controversies in environmental ethics. Requiring no previous knowledge of philosophy or ethical theory, the book will be of interest to students, environmental scientists, environmental policy makers, and anyone curious to know what philosophers are saying today about the urgent environmental challenges we face. The book is divided into two parts. Part One deals with theoretical issues in environmental philosophy, examining a variety of ethical and environmental theories that provide diverse and thought-provoking perspectives on critical ecological issues. Part Two turns to applied environmental ethics, addressing current debates on topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, wilderness preservation, responsibilities to future generations, population growth, overconsumption, food ethics, and ecological activism. Features include: Clear explanations of key concepts and theories that lie at the heart of current debates in environmental ethics. A mix of theory of practice that permits readers to apply diverse theoretical perspectives to key environmental debates. A wealth of pedagogical aids, including chapter summaries, discussion questions, suggested readings, and a glossary of important terms.
Описание: Ecology is indispensable to understanding the biological world and addressing environmental problems humanity faces. Its philosophy has never been more important. This book introduces the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues ecology poses in accessible language, and is illustrated with scientifically informed, up-to-date examples.
Описание: Featuring the best of traditional and contemporary approaches to environmental philosophy, "Environmental Ethics: An Anthology" brings together seminal writings on the central questions in environmental ethics.
Описание: Robin Attfield introduces environmental ethics, exploring the values involved in issues such as pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Considering the different groups involved in environmental ethics, and the attitudes of the world`s religions to environmental stewardship, he calls for action from us all to manage our environment ethically.
Описание: This book discusses medicine from an ethical perspective, whereas books on medical ethics more commonly present ethics from a bio-medical standpoint. The book is divided into 23 chapters.
Автор: Taylor James Stacey Название: Metaphysics and Ethics of Death ISBN: 0199751137 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199751136 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 15365.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Metaphysics and Ethics of Death brings together original essays that both address the fundamental questions of the metaphysics of death and explore the relationship between those questions and some of the areas of applied ethics in which they play a central role.
Автор: Ian Olver Название: Is Death Ever Preferable to Life? ISBN: 9048161789 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048161782 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is an original contribution to the much debated area of the value that we should place on human life. With the euthanasia issue highlighted in the public arena this book argues for a non-absolutist highest value on life ethic and how that fits with society`s current emphasis on individual autonomy.
Автор: Lamb, David Название: Death, Brain Death and Ethics ISBN: 0367477610 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367477615 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 14545.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Originally published in 1985, this book examines the concept of death against the background of dramatic changes in medical technology. The book argues that `brain death` can be precisely defined and that a biological concept of death such as `brain death` can be philosophically well-grounded.
Название: Assisted Death ISBN: 0199687471 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199687473 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5938.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: L.W. Sumner explores the ethical and legal status of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, and argues powerfully that these forms of assisted death can claim the same justification as other widely accepted end-of-life practices. He surveys the opposing views and legal precedents, and develops a model regulatory policy for assisted death.
Автор: Dieter Birnbacher; Edgar Dahl Название: Giving Death a Helping Hand ISBN: 9400786883 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400786882 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 27951.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Public policy surrounding the hotly debated issue of physician-assisted suicide is examined in detail. You`ll find an analysis of the current legal standing and practice of physician-assisted suicide in several countries.
Автор: Dieter Birnbacher; Edgar Dahl Название: Giving Death a Helping Hand ISBN: 1402064950 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781402064951 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 27951.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Focuses on public policy issues related to physician-assisted suicide. This book offers an analysis of the legal standing and practice of physician-assisted suicide in various countries and discusses the ethical principles underlying its legal and professional regulation.
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