Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Blackburn
Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: 1
Features:
- Oxford University Press
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 11-08-2003
Part Number: 9780192804426
Details: Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. In this 'sparklingly clear' (Guardian) introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
EAN: 9780192804426
Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
Languages: English
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Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Blackburn
Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: 1
Features:
- Oxford University Press
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 11-08-2003
Part Number: 9780192804426
Details: Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. In this 'sparklingly clear' (Guardian) introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
EAN: 9780192804426
Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
Languages: English
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Author: Blackburn
Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: 1
Features:
- Oxford University Press
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 11-08-2003
Part Number: 9780192804426
Details: Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. In this 'sparklingly clear' (Guardian) introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
EAN: 9780192804426
Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
Languages: English
