Aimed at a wide audience, this book in the general area of practical ethics consists of seven independent and humorous philosophical analyses of common moral situations, occurrences, and confrontations. The introduction discusses the idea of moralising; Cohen explains what it is, why moral philosophers tend to avoid it, and why it seems a particularly worthwhile enterprise for the book. Throughout its discussions, the book is accessible to readers at any stage of philosophic interest. The author distinguishes between moral encounters and more mundane concerns, an aspect that separates this book from other practical ethics works. Contents: Introduction; Too Busy: A Note on Wasting Time; The Derogatory Erstwhile Fact, or Calling a Spade a Spade; Justification/Explanation and Treatment, or Putting the Shoe on the Other Foot; Vicarious Pride; 'Women's' Gymnastics; Vocations and Vocations; The Last Word.
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...provides examples of specific moral reasoning which are both interesting and illuminating. -- Denis Kenny, Director of Liberal and General Studies at the University of N.S.W. This is a book for anyone interested in the morals of casuistry but is of particular importance for philosophers seeking a model of relevance to everyday life. -- Damian Grace, School of Social Work, University of N.S.W. The book is refreshing and enjoyable. The issues discussed are not the larger ones and, collectively, the essays serve to raise awareness of the moral aspect of the ordinary. -- Brian Zamulinski, AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY The book is refreshing and enjoyable. The issues discussed are not the larger ones and, collectively, the essays serve to raise awareness of the moral aspect of the ordinary. -- Brian Zamulinski, AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY ...provides examples of specific moral reasoning which are both interesting and illuminating. -- Denis Kenny, Director of Liberal and General Studies at the University of N.S.W. This is a book for anyone interested in the morals of casuistry but is of particular importance for philosophers seeking a model of relevance to everyday life. -- Damian Grace, School of Social Work, University of N.S.W.
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Höhe: 217 mm
Breite: 135 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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978-0-8191-9008-6 (9780819190086)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Stephen Cohen is Senior Lecturer in the School of Philosophy, University of South Wales.
