Ethics and moral philosophy

The Art of War (Dell'arte della guerra), is one of the lesser-read works of Florentine statesman and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli.

In this clear and accessible book, Gernot B hme places philosophical ethics in the context of our individual and social lives.

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The problem of evil perennially vexes theology, but many theologians have abandoned the project of theodicy, or the theological explanation of evil, as either fruitless or hopeless.

The most accessible expression of Fran ois Laruelle's non-philosophical, or 'non-standard', thought, General Theory of Victims forges a new role for contemporary philosophers and intellectuals by rethinking their relation to victims.

Normativity is what gives reasons their force, makes words meaningful, and makes rules and laws binding.

At a time when rapidly evolving technologies, political turmoil, and the tensions inherent in multiculturalism and globalization are reshaping historical consciousness, what is the proper role for historians and their work?

How can we resolve conflicts as Christ commanded?

During the eighteenth century, some of the most popular British poetry showed a responsiveness to animals that anticipated the later language of animal rights.

Should governments give special rights to ethnic and cultural minorities?

Drawing on her clinical practice and pioneering efforts in workaholism Dr Killinger describes the personality traits and psychological, philosophical, historical, and familial influences that help develop and maintain integrity.

Inheritance of the Meek: The Return to Hidden Forest is a fast-paced and heartwarming story about how a group of friends discover the importance of questioning old beliefs and of embracing renewal.

Despite the fact that Confucius and Rumi were born in different periods and places, both were born at a time of social upheaval and political turmoil.

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In this book Axel Honneth re-examines arguments put forward by Hegel and claims that the 'struggle for recognition' should be at the centre of social conflicts.

Cet ouvrage de référence réunit les principaux experts nationaux et parfois internationaux des différentes spécialités de la reproduction.

'Greed' is a visceral insult.

What is forgiveness?

The problem of evil perennially vexes theology, but many theologians have abandoned the project of theodicy, or the theological explanation of evil, as either fruitless or hopeless.

In this important new book, Jürgen Habermas takes up certain fundamental questions of philosophy.

This new introduction to ethics is written for students who are approaching philosophy for the first time.

This book examines key narratives animating the techno-progressive rhetoric of the human enhancement movement, arguing that enhancement and transhumanist discourse performs a variety of distinctly mythic functions.

The Truth in Short Order: Truth, like a home plate umpire in baseball, is positioned to call the balls, strikes, and fouls.

Wars throughout history have been fought in the name of ideology, religion and the pursuit of peace.

Unde malum from where does evil come?

“What is love?

In the social sciences and in everyday speech we often talk about groups as if they behaved in the same way as individuals, thinking and acting as a singular being.

When Freud wrote his classic Civilization and its Discontents, he was concerned with repression.

Focusing on contemporary debates in moral and political theory, Situating the Self argues that a non-relative ethics, binding on us in virtue of out humanity, is still a philosophically viable project.

This book is an original discussion of key problems in moral theory.

America's system of capitalism and democracy is on a down-hill spiral and cannot continue to go unchecked.

Over the last decade, Axel Honneth has established himself as one of the leading social and political philosophers in the world today.

“This book reminds us that hunting provides sustenance for both body and soul, and that mindful eating requires both respect and gratitude.

The crisis of man is the appalling absence of identity.

In this engaging and comprehensive introduction to the topic of toleration, Andrew Jason Cohen seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as: What is toleration?

“This book reminds us that hunting provides sustenance for both body and soul, and that mindful eating requires both respect and gratitude.

Prometheus and Gaia examines the ideological currents known as Futurism and Eco-Pessimism.

This exciting new book is the first comprehensive and critical study of the relationship between the Pragmatist tradition and political theory.

The crisis of man is the appalling absence of identity.

Ethics for EveryoneIs it always wrong to lie?

During the eighteenth century, some of the most popular British poetry showed a responsiveness to animals that anticipated the later language of animal rights.