Philosophy : Ethics & Moral Philosophy

This text offers a secular theory of evil that posits two components as necessary for what is "wicked" to become "evil". The first is a reasonably forseeable intolerable harm; the other, culpable wrongdoing. Atrocities such as genocide, slavery, war rape, and torture illustrate the thesis. more...

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Smith explains the fundamental virtues that Rand considers vital for a person to achieve their objective well-being: rationality, honesty, independence, justice, integrity, productiveness, and pride. Each virtue is examined in order to discover what it consists of, why it is a virtue, and what it demands of people when practised. more...

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In this major work, Mary Midgley, one of our foremost intellectuals tells us that humans are rather more like animals than we have previously allowed ourselves to believe. more...

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Bioethics for Scientists provides an introduction to the ethics of modern life sciences and encompasses a wide range of environmental, social, scientific and medical issues. Subjects such as global warming, GM crops and the recent advances in genetics and cloning affect all areas of society. Scientists in all fields are frequently reminded of their own responsibilities, not just within their own profession but also to society. more...

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This stimulating and wide-ranging book mounts a profound enquiry into some of the most pressing questions of our age, by examining the relationship between biological science and Christianity. The history of biological discovery is explored from the point of view of a leading philosopher and ethicist. more...

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