Philosophy : Ethics & Moral Philosophy

Eight Theories of Ethics is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental theories of ethics encountered by first-time students in philosophy, and in related disciplines such as politics, law, nursing and medical ethics. more...

Price: $33.95

The bitter national debates over abortion, euthanasia, and stem cell research have created an unbridgeable gap between religious groups and those who insist that faith-based views have no place in public policy. Religious conservatives are so adamantly opposed to stem cell research in particular that President Bush issued the first veto of his presidency over a bill that would have provided federal funding for such research. more...

Price: $17.95

Employment and Employee Rights addresses the issue of rights in the workplace. Although much of the literature in this field focuses on employee rights, this volume considers the issue from the perspective of both employees and employers.:.; Considers the rights of both employees and employers.; Discusses the moral and legal landscape and traditional assumptions about right in employment.; Investigates arguments for guaranteeing rights, particularly for employees, which are derived from relational, developmental, and economic bases.; Explores new dimensions of employment including a model that incorporates growing workplace diversity, builds upon our understanding of the legal landscape, and expands upon our justifications for recognizing and protecting rights. more...

Price: $84.95

A sequel to the author's 1994 volume "The Least Worst Death". This work covers a range of topics, including suicide prevention, AIDS, suicide bombing, serpent-handling and other religious practices that pose a risk of death, genetic prognostication, suicide in old age, global justice and the "duty to die," suicide, and more. more...

Price: $74.00

Observing that environmental activists often value environmental concerns over basic human rights, the author points out the importance of recognizing that minority groups and the poor in general are frequently the biggest victims of environmental degradation, a phenomenon that the environmental movement has failed adequately to address. more...

Price: $88.00