Moral Progress In Dark Times

Author : Markus Gabriel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509549498

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Moral Progress in Dark Times by Markus Gabriel Pdf

The challenges we face today are unprecedented, from the existential crisis of climate change to the global security threats posed by aggression in Ukraine and elsewhere. Add to this the crisis of liberal democracy and we seem to be swirling in a state of moral disarray, unsure whether there are any principles to which we can appeal today that would be anything other than particularistic. In contrast to this view, Markus Gabriel puts forward the bold argument that there are guiding moral principles for human behaviour. These guiding principles extend across cultures; they are universally valid and form the source of universal values in the twenty-first century. In developing what he calls a ‘New Moral Realism’, Gabriel breathes fresh life into the idea that humanity’s task on our planet is to enable moral progress through cooperation. It is only by achieving moral progress in a way that incorporates universal values – and thus embraces all of humanity – that we can avoid the abyss into which we will otherwise slide. Written with verve, wit and imagination, Gabriel's call for a new enlightenment is a welcome antidote to the value relativism and nihilism of our times, and it lays out a moral framework within which we can work together – as surely we must – to deal with the great challenges we now face.

Author : Platt's James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Conduct of life
ISBN : UCAL:B3127175

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Life, morality, progress by Platt's James Pdf

Author : Markus Gabriel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780674260283

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Sense, Nonsense, and Subjectivity by Markus Gabriel Pdf

Philosophers have spent millennia accumulating knowledge about knowledge. But negative epistemological phenomena, such as ignorance, falsity, and delusion, are persistently overlooked. Markus Gabriel argues that being wrong is part and parcel of subjectivity itself, adding a novel perspective on epistemic failures to the work of New Realism.

Author : Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0260489301

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Social Environment and Moral Progress (Classic Reprint) by Alfred Russel Wallace Pdf

Excerpt from Social Environment and Moral Progress Before entering on the question of the rela tion of morality to our existing social environ ment, it will be advisable to inquire what we mean by moral progress, and what evi dence there is that any such progress has occurred in recent times, or even within the period of well-established history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Allen Buchanan,Russell Powell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190868437

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The Evolution of Moral Progress by Allen Buchanan,Russell Powell Pdf

In The Evolution of Moral Progress, Allen Buchanan and Russell Powell resurrect the project of explaining moral progress. They avoid the errors of earlier attempts by drawing on a wide range of disciplines including moral and political philosophy, evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, anthropology, history, and sociology. Their focus is on one especially important type of moral progress: gains in inclusivity. They develop a framework to explain progress in inclusivity to also illuminate moral regression--the return to exclusivist and "tribalistic" moral beliefs and attitudes. Buchanan and Powell argue those tribalistic moral responses are not hard-wired by evolution in human nature. Rather, human beings have an evolved "adaptively plastic" capacity for both inclusion and exclusion, depending on environmental conditions. Moral progress in the dimension of inclusivity is possible, but only to the extent that human beings can create environments conducive to extending moral standing to all human beings and even to some animals. Buchanan and Powell take biological evolution seriously, but with a critical eye, while simultaneously recognizing the crucial role of culture in creating environments in which moral progress can occur. The book avoids both biological and cultural determinism. Unlike earlier theories of moral progress, their theory provides a naturalistic account that is grounded in the best empirical work, and unlike earlier theories it does not present moral progress as inevitable or as occurring in definite stages; but rather it recognizes the highly contingent and fragile character of moral improvement.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004541597

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Peace and Hope in Dark Times by Anonim Pdf

The papers collected here apply the insights of the philosophy of peace to contemporary issues and the larger problem of what it means to have hope and to work for peace in dark times. The authors included in this volume respond to contemporary challenges posed by the Trump Era and the COVID-19 crisis. This represents a novel application and exploration of concepts and ideas found in the philosophy of peace and nonviolence. The authors elucidate the philosophy of peace and general approaches to building peace while applying these ideas to current crises.

Author : Ronald C. Arnett
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780809331338

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Communication Ethics in Dark Times by Ronald C. Arnett Pdf

Renowned in the disciplines of political theory and philosophy, Hannah Arendt’s searing critiques of modernity continue to resonate in other fields of thought decades after she wrote them. In Communication Ethics in Dark Times: Hannah Arendt’s Rhetoric of Warning and Hope, author Ronald C. Arnett offers a groundbreaking examination of fifteen of Arendt’s major scholarly works, considering the German writer’s contributions to the areas of rhetoric and communication ethics for the first time. Arnett focuses on Arendt’s use of the phrase “dark times” to describe the mistakes of modernity, defined by Arendt as the post-Enlightenment social conditions, discourses, and processes ruled by principles of efficiency, progress, and individual autonomy. These principles, Arendt argues, have led humanity down a path of folly, banality, and hubris. Throughout his interpretive evaluation, Arnett illuminates the implications of Arendt’s persistent metaphor of “dark times” and engages the question, How might communication ethics counter the tenets of dark times and their consequences? A compelling study of Hannah Arendt’s most noteworthy works and their connections to the fields of rhetoric and communication ethics, Communication Ethics in Dark Times provides an illuminating introduction for students and scholars of communication ethics and rhetoric, and a tool with which experts may discover new insights, connections, and applications to these fields. Top Book Award for Philosophy of Communication Ethics by Communication Ethics Division of the National Communication Association, 2013

Author : Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547613985

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Social Environment and Moral Progress by Alfred Russel Wallace Pdf

"Social Environment and Moral Progress" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between social environments and moral development. Wallace, a prominent naturalist and social critic, delves into the complex interplay between societal conditions and the ethical values of individuals and communities. Through insightful analysis and examples, he examines how factors such as education, economics, and cultural norms shape human morality. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the study of ethics and sociology, offering readers a deeper understanding of the forces that influence moral progress in society. Wallace's work continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of social ethics and human behavior.

Author : Tim Goydke,Günter Koch
Publisher : tredition
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783347184336

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Economy for the Common Good by Tim Goydke,Günter Koch Pdf

This books brings together scholarly works on the Economy for the Common Good (ECG), both from conceptual and empirical perspectives. The contributions were presented at the first-ever international scientific conference on this topic in Bremen, Germany, organised by the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (Institut für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung) of Hochschule Bremen - City University of Applied Sciences and the Research Council of the Economy for the Common Good (Forschungsverein der Gemeinwohlökonomie e.V.) in November 2019. The Economy for the Common Good (ECG) can be considered as a new approach in-line with several socio-economic and political approaches that aim to frame economic activity within ecological and social boundaries. But different to other approaches, the ECG aims to embed economic activities into a broader cultural and social context and to link them with the core human values of dignity, solidarity, social justice, environmental sustainability, democracy and transparency. The movement started in 2010 with the publication of the book "Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie" (Economy for the Common Good) by Christian Felber and the presentation of a first version of the common good balance sheet by a group of Austrian entrepreneurs. Since then, the movement has spread from the German-speaking countries to other countries, especially in Europe and Latin America.

Author : Markus Gabriel ,Christoph Horn ,Anna Katsman ,Wilhelm Krull ,Anna Luisa Lippold ,Corine Pelluchon ,Ingo Venzke
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783837665703

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Towards a New Enlightenment – The Case for Future-Oriented Humanities by Markus Gabriel ,Christoph Horn ,Anna Katsman ,Wilhelm Krull ,Anna Luisa Lippold ,Corine Pelluchon ,Ingo Venzke Pdf

What role can the humanities play in shaping our common future? What are the values that guide us in the 21st century? How can we unleash the potential the humanities offer in a time of multiple crises? This volume tackles some of these fundamental questions, acknowledging and developing the changing role of academic discourse in a turbulent world. This timely book argues that the humanities engender conceptual tools that are capable of reconciling theory and practice. In a bold move, we call for the humanities to reach beyond the confines of universities and engage in the most urgent debates facing humanity today – in a multidisciplinary, transformative, and constructive way. This is a blueprint for how societal change can be inclusive and equitable for the good of humans and non-humans alike.

Author : Wendelin M. Küpers
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781040098011

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Integrating Embodied Practice and Transformational Wisdom for Sustainable Organization and Leadership by Wendelin M. Küpers Pdf

A multifaceted ecological and socio-cultural crisis confronts us, and the irresponsible and unsustainable operations and actions encouraging this predicament are bound up with contemporary societal, economic, organisational, and managerial practices. The recent and on-going global economic crisis with its failures of responsibility and pervasive (or existential) threat posed to natural ecologies are among many more manifestations of a profound disintegration, unwise forms of practices, and non-integral ways of living. The current crisis, scandals, and tensions between corporations and civil society, and numerous examples of unethical practices that are partly validated by common practice have helped to intensify demands to scrutinise corporate behaviour and practices. The increasingly instrumentalised contexts and impositions of neoliberal regimes with their systemic constraint call for a rethinking of phrónêtic capacities and dispositions for wise practices in prâxis and corresponding sustainable actions. This book explores how practical wisdom can be conceptualised and applied to practices that respond to the life-worldly realities of organisations. At the same time, it relates to prâxis, understood as situated conduct in an ethico-political configuration. It is this nexus that is mediating between individual and social actions (micro), organisations (meso), and economy/society (macro). This book invites dialogue for thought-provoking reflection on how wisdom can help organisations and leaders deal with our age’s most pressing challenges. It opens a path to considering how such an understanding can help us to more effectively and more critically understand and appropriately respond to complex, multifaceted, emerging phenomena. It will be of value to researchers, academics, and students interested in leadership, organisational studies, wisdom, and business ethics.

Author : Markus Gabriel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509546626

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Fictions by Markus Gabriel Pdf

From Ancient philosophy to contemporary theories of fiction, it is a common practice to relegate illusory appearances to the realm of the non-existent, like shadows on the wall of Plato’s cave. Contrary to this traditional mode of drawing a metaphysical distinction between reality and fiction, Markus Gabriel argues that the realm of the illusory, fictional, imaginary, and conceptually indeterminate is as real as it gets. Being in touch with reality need not and cannot require that we overcome appearances in order to grasp a meaningless reality which exists ‘out there,’ outside and maybe even beyond our minds. Human mindedness (Geist) exists in the mode of fictions through which we achieve self-consciousness. This novel approach provides a fresh perspective on our existence as subjects who lead their lives in the light of self-conceptions. Fictions also develops a social ontology according to which the social unfolds as a constant renegotiation of dissent, of different points of view onto the same reality. Thus, we cannot ever hope to ground human society in a fiction-free realm of objective transactions. However, this does not mean that truth and reality are somehow outdated concepts. On the contrary, we need to enlarge our conception of reality so that it fully encompasses ourselves as specifically minded social animals. This major new work of philosophy will be of interest to students and scholars throughout the humanities and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and social thought.

Author : Alfred Russel 1823-1913 Wallace
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1374407380

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SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT & MORAL PRO by Alfred Russel 1823-1913 Wallace Pdf

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Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781608465798

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Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit Pdf

“[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes” (Vice). A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them—and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argues that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable, and that pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next. Now, with a moving new introduction explaining how the book came about and a new afterword that helps teach us how to hope and act in our unnerving world, she brings a new illumination to the darkness of our times in an unforgettable new edition of this classic book. “One of the best books of the 21st century.” —The Guardian “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium.” —Bill McKibben, New York Times–bestselling author of Falter “An elegant reminder that activist victories are easily forgotten, and that they often come in extremely unexpected, roundabout ways.” —The New Yorker

Author : Calvin Coolidge
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734022227

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Have Faith in Massachusetts by Calvin Coolidge Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Have Faith in Massachusetts by Calvin Coolidge