Introducing Ethics: A Graphic Guide by Dave Robinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Introducing Ethics by Dave Robinson, Chris Garratt The burning issue of current moral philosophical thought. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The burning issue of current moral philosophical thought. What is the place of individual choice and consequence in a post-Holocaust world of continuing genocidal ethnic cleansing? Is identity now a last-ditch cultural defence of ethnic nationalisms and competing fundamentalisms? In a climate of instant information, free markets and possible ecological disaster, how do we define rights, self-interest and civic duties? What are the acceptable limits of scientific investigation and genetic engineering, the rights and wrongs of animal rights, euthanasia and civil disobedience? Introducing Ethics confronts these dilemmas, tracing the arguments of the great moral thinkers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Kant, and brings us up to date with postmodern critics. AUTHOR: Dave Robinson has taught philosophy for many years and is the author of numerous Introducing titles. Chris Garratt is the cartoonist behind the legendary Biff comic strip in the Guardian. Author Biography Dave Robinson has taught philosophy for many years and is the author of numerous Introducing titles. Chris Garratt is the cartoonist behind the legendary Biff comic strip in the Guardian. Review "Introducing is a miracle of modern publishing... buy one now. Don Patterson, Guardian" Long Description The burning issue of current moral philosophical thought. What is the place of individual choice and consequence in a post-Holocaust world of continuing genocidal ethnic cleansing? Is identity now a last-ditch cultural defence of ethnic nationalisms and competing fundamentalisms? In a climate of instant information, free markets and possible ecological disaster, how do we define rights, self-interest and civic duties? What are the acceptable limits of scientific investigation and genetic engineering, the rights and wrongs of animal rights, euthanasia and civil disobedience? Introducing Ethics confronts these dilemmas, tracing the arguments of the great moral thinkers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Kant, and brings us up to date with postmodern critics. Review Quote "Introducing is a miracle of modern publishing... buy one now. Don Patterson, Guardian" Details ISBN1848310080 Author Chris Garratt Short Title ETHICS Language English ISBN-10 1848310080 ISBN-13 9781848310087 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle A Graphic Guide Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 170 Edition 1st Residence ENK UK Release Date 2008-09-04 AU Release Date 2008-09-04 Imprint Icon Books Pages 176 Publisher Icon Books Series Introducing... Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-09-04 Alternative 9781848317673 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-01-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14419031;

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