Ethics

A guide to the complex subject of ethics explained in clear and entertaining language. This ebook relates to the 1999 paperback edition.This popular introduction to the subject of ethics poses vital contemporary questions and explores the approach of leading thinkers.The authors take the reader, step by step, through the complex arguments on issues such as animal an human rights, environmental ethics and the morality of war.‘It is a great gift to be able to make philosophy accessible to the general reader. This is a wonderfully clear introduction both to moral philosophy and to contemporary ethical concerns.’David Atkinson, Church Times

James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the Na’vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to “see” both our world and ourselves in new ways? Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes raised by James Cameron’s groundbreaking film Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans of Avatar themselves Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and newcomers alike

A practical analysis and inspiring guide for teaching kids «ethical fitness» Parents are beginning to realize that deficiencies in ethics and character are becoming a big problem among our nation's children. According to the latest data, lying, cheating, and rampant insensitivity to other people are increasingly common. What can parents do? In this book, ethics expert Rushworth Kidder shows how to customize interventions to a child's age and temperament. He encourages parents not to give up, since what they do can always make a difference, regardless of how long or deep the bad habits of dishonesty may be. Encourages parents to intervene early and re-establish children on the right course Explores the keys to ethical behavior: honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, and compassion All of Kidder's practical advice is based on the latest psychological and neuroscientific research about how kids develop character and learn what's right and wrong.

Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie-franchise. The first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by the complex and enduringly iconic super-heroine Fighting fascism with feminism since 1941, considers the power of Wonder Woman as an exploration of gender identity and also that of the human condition – what limits us and what we can overcome Confronts the ambiguities of Wonder Woman, from her roles as a feminist cause and fully empowered woman, to her objectification as sexual fantasy Topics explored include origin stories and identity, propaganda and art, altruism and the ethics of care, Amazonians as transhumanists, eroticism and graphic novels, the crafting of a heroine, domination, relationships, the ethics of killing and torture, and many more.

A threat to humanity portending the end of our species lurks in the cold recesses of space. Our only hope is an eleven-year-old boy. Celebrating the long-awaited release of the movie adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s novel about highly trained child geniuses fighting a race of invading aliens, this collection of original essays probes key philosophical questions raised in the narrative, including the ethics of child soldiers, politics on the internet, and the morality of war and genocide. Original essays dissect the diverse philosophical questions raised in Card’s best-selling sci-fi classic, winner of the Nebula and Hugo Awards and which has been translated in 29 languages Publication coincides with planned release of major motion picture adaptation of Ender’s Game starring Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford Treats a wealth of core contemporary issues in morality and ethics, including child soldiers, the best kind of education and the use and misuse of global communications for political purposes A stand-out addition to the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series

An excellent overview of Christianity, suitable for students (and teachers!) embarking on the new GCSE and ‘A’-Level Religious Studies specifications.Written in the same clear and engaging style as the bestselling Puzzle of Ethics and Puzzle of God, this book covers key content common to all the new specifications – including:• Jesus: His incarnation, life, ethical teaching, crucifixion and resurrection, saving importance for Christians and relationship with God;• The development of Christianity through from the Early Church to contemporary Global Christianity;• The similarities and differences between different types of Christianity in terms of beliefs, teachings and practices;• The use and authority of the Bible and other sources of authority within the Churches as well as how the Bible shapes Christian Ethics;• Christian responses to science, feminism, secularism, philosophy and the new atheism as well as crises in social justice.Most importantly, Vardy places these themes in context and helps students to understand and appreciate Christianity, the largest religious tradition in the UK and worldwide. Through this latest book in Vardy’s bestselling series, students will enjoy their studies and see the relevance of taking the subject further.

Репринт с издания. Собрание жизнеописаний и выдержек из сочинений выдающихся мыслителей всех времен: Гаутама Будда, Пифагор, Платон, Эпикур, Сенека, Овидий, Плутарх, Климент Александрийский, Порфирий, Иоанн Златоуст, Гассенди, Мандевиль, Мильтон, Эвелин, Ньютон, Поуп, Рэй, Линней, Трайон, Геккет, Чайн, Томсон, Честерфилд, Вольтер, Руссо, Франклин, Шелли, Байрон, Глейзе. Ламартин, Струве, Л. Толстой и т. д. Пер. с англ. (The Ethics of Diet, by Howard Williams M.A.). Со вступ. ст.: "Первая ступень" Льва Николаевича Толстого. Москва, Посредник, 1893. Основы философии вегетарианства (для интеллигентных читателей). Издательство ИП Секачев В. Ю. к изданной нами коллекции из 200 репринтных книг по кулинарии и пищевой промышленности добавляет новую коллекцию книг по теории питания и еды: Биллоус А. "Философия еды. Наука о сохранении физического здоровья, мышечной силы и умственной деятельности с помощью диэты". Брилья-Саварен А. "Физиология вкуса". Бургер А. И. "Мясная пища с точки зрения вегетарианца". Вагнер В. А. "Психология питания и ее эволюция". Уильямс Говард "Этика пищи или нравственные основы безубойного питания для человека".

Репринт с издания. Собрание жизнеописаний и выдержек из сочинений выдающихся мыслителей всех времен: Гаутама Будда, Пифагор, Платон, Эпикур, Сенека, Овидий, Плутарх, Климент Александрийский, Порфирий, Иоанн Златоуст, Гассенди, Мандевиль, Мильтон, Эвелин, Ньютон, Поуп, Рэй, Линней, Трайон, Геккет, Чайн, Томсон, Честерфилд, Вольтер, Руссо, Франклин, Шелли, Байрон, Глейзе. Ламартин, Струве, Л. Толстой и т. д. Пер. с англ. (The Ethics of Diet, by Howard Williams M.A.). Со вступ. ст.: "Первая ступень" Льва Николаевича Толстого. Москва, Посредник, 1893. Основы философии вегетарианства (для интеллигентных читателей). Издательство ИП Секачев В. Ю. к изданной нами коллекции из 200 репринтных книг по кулинарии и пищевой промышленности добавляет новую коллекцию книг по теории питания и еды: Биллоус А. "Философия еды. Наука о сохранении физического здоровья, мышечной силы и умственной деятельности с помощью диэты". Брилья-Саварен А. "Физиология вкуса". Бургер А. И. "Мясная пища с точки зрения вегетарианца". Вагнер В. А. "Психология питания и ее эволюция". Уильямс Говард "Этика пищи или нравственные основы безубойного питания для человека".

‘You can only find out the rights and wrongs by Reasoning – never by being rude about your opponent’s psychology.’ For C. S. Lewis, reason and logic are the sensible way to approach faith and ethics. Much of the 20th century’s ills are caused by ill-founded beliefs and opinions.Lewis’s original approach remains as vital today as ever. He is able to take the most convoluted subject, turn it side on and shed bright illumination on it. To be able to see along things rather than at them – just like a beam of sunlight that invades the darkness of a toolshed – is, to Lewis, the way to understanding.Written variously between 1940 and 1962, this collection of essays represents the best of Lewis’s considerable wisdom on the great ethical and theological concerns of the day.

Dieses Buch soll den Lesenden einen Mehrwert bieten. Wer sich noch nie mit dem Genossenschaftsrecht besch?ftigt hat, erh?lt hier einen Schnellflug durch die Geschichte der Genossenschaften bis in die Neuzeit. Es wird gezeigt, wie diese Rechtsform mit der eigenen Familie gegr?ndet werden kann. Das Konstrukt einer Familiengenossenschaft ethisch zu hinterfragen, hat es bislang in der deutschen Literatur nicht gegeben. H?chste Zeit, das zu ?ndern! Im Rahmen meines berufsbegleitenden Studiums der «Angewandten Ethik» an der Westf?lischen Wilhelms-Universit?t in M?nster konnte ich genau diesem Wunsch nachgehen. Der Inhalt des Buches entspricht daher meiner Hausarbeit zur Erlangung des «Master of Advanced Studies in Applied Ethics». Es handelt sich tats?chlich um eine Gute-Nacht-Geschichte. Entweder wird es den Lesenden zu komplex und sie schlafen ein. Oder sie verstehen das Konstrukt, schlafen eine Nacht dar?ber und fangen dann an zu Handeln.