A Companion To Applied Philosophy

Author : Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen,Kimberley Brownlee,David Coady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118869116

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A Companion to Applied Philosophy by Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen,Kimberley Brownlee,David Coady Pdf

Applied philosophy has been a growing area of research for the last 40 years. Until now, however, almost all of this research has been centered around the field of ethics. A Companion to Applied Philosophy breaks new ground, demonstrating that all areasof philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind, can be applied, and are relevant to questions of everyday life. This perennial topic in philosophy provides an overview of these various applied philosophy developments, highlighting similarities and differences between various areas of applied philosophy, and examining the very nature of this topic. It is an area to which many of the towering figures in the history of philosophy have contributed, and this timely Companion demonstrates how various historical contributions are actually contributions within applied philosophy, even if they are not traditionally seen as such. The Companion contains 42 essays covering major areas of philosophy; the articles themselves are all original contributions to the literature and represent the state of the art on this topic, as well as offering a map to the current debates.

Author : R. G. Frey,Christopher Heath Wellman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781405171908

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A Companion to Applied Ethics by R. G. Frey,Christopher Heath Wellman Pdf

Applied or practical ethics is perhaps the largest growth area inphilosophy today, and many issues in moral, social, and politicallife have come under philosophical scrutiny in recent years. Takentogether, the essays in this volume – including two overviewessays on theories of ethics and the nature of applied ethics– provide a state-of-the-art account of the most pressingmoral questions facing us today. Provides a comprehensive guide to many of the most significantproblems of practical ethics Offers state-of-the-art accounts of issues in medical,environmental, legal, social, and business ethics Written by major philosophers presently engaged with thesecomplex and profound ethical issues

Author : Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen,Kimberley Brownlee,David Coady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118869130

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A Companion to Applied Philosophy by Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen,Kimberley Brownlee,David Coady Pdf

Applied philosophy has been a growing area of research for the last 40 years. Until now, however, almost all of this research has been centered around the field of ethics. A Companion to Applied Philosophy breaks new ground, demonstrating that all areasof philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind, can be applied, and are relevant to questions of everyday life. This perennial topic in philosophy provides an overview of these various applied philosophy developments, highlighting similarities and differences between various areas of applied philosophy, and examining the very nature of this topic. It is an area to which many of the towering figures in the history of philosophy have contributed, and this timely Companion demonstrates how various historical contributions are actually contributions within applied philosophy, even if they are not traditionally seen as such. The Companion contains 42 essays covering major areas of philosophy; the articles themselves are all original contributions to the literature and represent the state of the art on this topic, as well as offering a map to the current debates.

Author : Jan Kyrre Berg Olsen,Stig Andur Pedersen,Vincent F. Hendricks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118394236

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A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology by Jan Kyrre Berg Olsen,Stig Andur Pedersen,Vincent F. Hendricks Pdf

Drawing on essays from leading international and multi-disciplinary scholars, A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive and authoritative reference source to cover the key issues of technology’s impact on society and our lives. Presents the first complete, authoritative reference work in the field Organized thematically for use both as a full introduction to the field or an encyclopedic reference Draws on original essays from leading interdisciplinary scholars Features the most up-to-date and cutting edge research in the interdisciplinary fields of philosophy, technology, and their broader intellectual environments

Author : Nicholas Bunnin,Eric Tsui-James
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470997871

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The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy by Nicholas Bunnin,Eric Tsui-James Pdf

This fully revised and updated edition of Nicholas Bunnin and E.P. Tsui-James’ popular introductory philosophy textbook brings together specially-commissioned chapters from a prestigious team of scholars writing on each of the key areas, figures and movements in philosophy.

Author : Eleanor Knox,Alastair Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1223 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317227137

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The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Physics by Eleanor Knox,Alastair Wilson Pdf

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Physics is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the state of the art in the philosophy of physics. It comprisess 54 self-contained chapters written by leading philosophers of physics at both senior and junior levels, making it the most thorough and detailed volume of its type on the market – nearly every major perspective in the field is represented. The Companion’s 54 chapters are organized into 12 parts. The first seven parts cover all of the major physical theories investigated by philosophers of physics today, and the last five explore key themes that unite the study of these theories. I. Newtonian Mechanics II. Special Relativity III. General Relativity IV. Non-Relativistic Quantum Theory V. Quantum Field Theory VI. Quantum Gravity VII. Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics VIII. Explanation IX. Intertheoretic Relations X. Symmetries XI. Metaphysics XII. Cosmology The difficulty level of the chapters has been carefully pitched so as to offer both accessible summaries for those new to philosophy of physics and standard reference points for active researchers on the front lines. An introductory chapter by the editors maps out the field, and each part also begins with a short summary that places the individual chapters in context. The volume will be indispensable to any serious student or scholar of philosophy of physics.

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Applied ethics
ISBN : 9780198750673

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Applied Ethics by Peter Singer Pdf

This volume collects a wealth of articles covering a range of topics of practical concern in the field of ethics, including active and passive euthanasia, abortion, organ transplants, capital punishment, the consequences of human actions, slavery, overpopulation, the separate spheres of men and women, animal rights, and game theory and the nuclear arms race. The contributors are Thomas Nagel, David Hume, James Rachels, Judith Jarvis Thomson, Michael Tooley, John Harris, John Stuart Mill, Louis Pascal, Jonathan Glover, Derek Parfit, R.M. Hare, Janet Radcliffe Richards, Peter Singer, and Nicholas Measor.

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118724965

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A Companion to Ethics by Peter Singer Pdf

In this volume, some of today's most distinguished philosophers survey the whole field of ethics, from its origins, through the great ethical traditions, to theories of how we ought to live, arguments about specific ethical issues, and the nature of ethics itself. The book can be read straight through from beginning to end; yet the inclusion of a multi-layered index, coupled with a descriptive outline of contents and bibliographies of relevant literature, means that the volume also serves as a work of reference, both for those coming afresh to the study of ethics and for readers already familiar with the subject.

Author : Helga Kuhse,Peter Singer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444345407

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A Companion to Bioethics by Helga Kuhse,Peter Singer Pdf

This second edition of A Companion to Bioethics, fully revised and updated to reflect the current issues and developments in the field, covers all the material that the reader needs to thoroughly grasp the ideas and debates involved in bioethics. Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, health care, and teaching Now includes new essays on currently controversial topics such as cloning and genetic enhancement Topics are clearly and compellingly presented by internationally renowned bioethicists A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves

Author : Robert E. Goodin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:836802313

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A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy by Robert E. Goodin Pdf

Author : Randall Curren
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470997239

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A Companion to the Philosophy of Education by Randall Curren Pdf

A Companion to the Philosophy of Education is a comprehensive guide to philosophical thinking about education. Offers a state-of-the-art account of current and controversial issues in education, including issues pertaining to multiculturalism, special education, sex education, and academic freedom. Written by an international team of leading experts, who are directly engaged with these profound and complex educational problems. Serves as an indispensable guide to the field of philosophy of education.

Author : Jorge J. E. Gracia,Timothy B. Noone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470997321

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A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages by Jorge J. E. Gracia,Timothy B. Noone Pdf

This comprehensive reference volume features essays by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. Provides a comprehensive "who's who" guide to medieval philosophers. Offers a refreshing mix of essays providing historical context followed by 140 alphabetically arranged entries on individual thinkers. Constitutes an extensively cross-referenced and indexed source. Written by a distinguished cast of philosophers. Spans the history of medieval philosophy from the fourth century AD to the fifteenth century.

Author : Alan Malachowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118972182

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A Companion to Rorty by Alan Malachowski Pdf

A groundbreaking reference work on the revolutionary philosophy and intellectual legacy of Richard Rorty A provocative and often controversial thinker, Richard Rorty and his ideas have been the subject of renewed interest to philosophers working in epistemology, metaphysics, analytic philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Having called for philosophers to abandon representationalist accounts of knowledge and language, Rorty introduced radical and challenging concepts to modern philosophy, generating divisive debate through the new form of American pragmatism which he advocated and the renunciation of traditional epistemology which he espoused. However, while Rorty has been one of the most widely-discussed figures in modern philosophy, few volumes have dealt directly with the expansive reach of his thought or its implications for the fields of philosophy in which he worked. The Blackwell Companion to Rorty is a collection of essays by prominent scholars which provide close, and long-overdue, examination of Rorty’s groundbreaking work. Divided into five parts, this volumecovers the major intellectual movements of Rorty’s career from his early work on consciousness and transcendental arguments, to the lasting impacts of his major writings, to his approach to pragmatism and his controversial appropriations from other philosophers, and finally to his later work in culture, politics, and ethics. Offers a comprehensive, balanced, and insightful account of Rorty's approach to philosophy Provides an assessment of Rorty’s more controversial thoughts and his standing as an “anti-philosopher’s philosopher” Contains new and original exploration of Rorty’s thinking from leading scholars and philosophers Includes new perspectives on topics such as Rorty's influence in Central Europe Despite the relevance of Rorty’s work for the wider community of philosophers and for those working in fields such as international relations, legal and political theory, sociology, and feminist studies, the secondary literature surrounding Rorty’s work and legacy is limited. A Companion to Rorty address this absence, providinga comprehensive resource for philosophers and general readers.

Author : Graham Bird
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781405197595

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A Companion to Kant by Graham Bird Pdf

This Companion provides an authoritative survey of the whole range of Kant’s work, giving readers an idea of its immense scope, its extraordinary achievement, and its continuing ability to generate philosophical interest. Written by an international cast of scholars Covers all the major works of the critical philosophy, as well as the pre-critical works Subjects covered range from mathematics and philosophy of science, through epistemology and metaphysics, to moral and political philosophy

Author : Gerald Dworkin,R. G. Frey,Sissela Bok
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998-08-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521587891

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Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide by Gerald Dworkin,R. G. Frey,Sissela Bok Pdf

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