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: 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: 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.
Название: The Routledge Handbook of Metaethics ISBN: 0367856077 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367856076 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7195.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This Handbook surveys the contemporary state of the burgeoning field of metaethics. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in metaethics, from those coming to it for the first time to those actively pursuing research in the field.
Автор: Epictetus Название: Discourses, Fragments, Handbook pb ISBN: 0199595186 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199595181 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1741.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is the only complete modern translation of Epictetus`s Discourses, together with the Handbook and fragments. A major work of Stoic practical ethics, the Discourses teach that the basis of happiness is up to us. This accessible new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and thorough notes.
Автор: O`Donohue W & Ferguson K Название: Handbook of Professional Ethics for Psychologists ISBN: 0761911898 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780761911890 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 21067.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Designed to fill a gap in the literature on professional ethics for psychologists, this book covers topics typically neglected in existing books, being more radical and controversial than much of the literature in this area
Описание: The author critically examines what role the notion of perfection should play in the debate regarding the ethics of human enhancement. He argues that the concept of «human perfection» needs to be central when morally assessing human enhancements. This anthropological ideal provides an additional norm to evaluate enhancing interventions, extending the well-established bioethical principles of autonomy, justice, and safety.
Автор: Anomaly, Jonathan Название: Creating Future People ISBN: 0367203103 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367203108 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 19906.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A fast-paced primer on how new genetic technologies will enable parents to influence the traits of children. Jonathan Anomaly deftly explains the science of gene editing and embryo selection, and motivates the moral questions it raises with colorful language and a brisk style.
Автор: Bert Gordijn; Ruth Chadwick Название: Medical Enhancement and Posthumanity ISBN: 9048180058 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048180059 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 27951.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book critically examines the pros and cons of our growing ability to shape human nature through technological advancements. It systematically analyzes the historical, conceptual and ethical issues regarding medical enhancement and posthumanity.
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