Description: The Imperative of Responsibility by Hans Jonas Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Hans Jonas here rethinks the foundations of ethics in light of the awesome transformations wrought by modern technology: the threat of nuclear war, ecological ravage, genetic engineering, and the like. Though informed by a deep reverence for human life, Jonas's ethics is grounded not in religion but in metaphysics, in a secular doctrine that makes explicit man's duties toward himself, his posterity, and the environment. Jonas offers an assessment of practical goals under present circumstances, ending with a critique of modern utopianism. Publisher Description Hans Jonas here rethinks the foundations of ethics in light of the awesome transformations wrought by modern technology: the threat of nuclear war, ecological ravage, genetic engineering, and the like. Though informed by a deep reverence for human life, Jonass ethics is grounded not in religion but in metaphysics, in a secular doctrine that makes explicit mans duties toward himself, his posterity, and the environment. Jonas offers an assessment of practical goals under present circumstances, ending with a critique of modern utopianism. Author Biography Hans Jonas was the Alvin Johnson Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the New School for Social Research. Among his many books are The Phenomenon of Life and Philosophical Essays, both published by the University of Chicago Press. Details ISBN 0226405974 ISBN-13 9780226405971 Title The Imperative of Responsibility Author Hans Jonas Format Paperback Year 1985 Pages 263 Edition New edition Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:129562670; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780226405971
Book Title: The Imperative of Responsibility
Number of Pages: 263 Pages
Publication Name: Imperative of Responsibility : in Search of an Ethics for the Technological Age
Language: English
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication Year: 1985
Item Height: 0.7 in
Subject: Social Aspects, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 13 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Hans Jonas
Subject Area: Philosophy, Technology & Engineering, Psychology
Item Width: 5.9 in
Format: Trade Paperback