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  • Ethics

    An Introduction through Primary Texts and Short Narratives

    by Michael Boylan ...
    An innovative introduction to ethics through philosophy and fictionEthics: An Introduction with Primary Texts and Short Fictive Narratives offers a distinctive and pedagogically effective approach to ethical inquiry. Fostering a deep understanding of theory and its practical implications, the book begins with an accessible introduction to metaethics, addressing the foundational concepts that ... Read more

    $34.00 USD

  • A Philosophical History of Western Medicine

    by Michael Boylan ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This book provides an historical and philosophical overview of Western medicine along with commentary about how past principles affect current problems in biomedicine like genetic engineering, transhumanism, and a commitment to environmentalism. The book spans Ancient, Hippocratic and Galenic texts, Medieval writings, Modern contributions, and contemporary discoveries in the history and philosophy ... Read more

    $116.09 USD

  • Natural Human Rights

    A Theory

    by Michael Boylan ...
    This timely book by internationally regarded scholar of ethics and social/political philosophy, Michael Boylan, focuses on the history, application and significance of human rights in the West and China. Boylan engages the key current philosophical debates prevalent in human rights discourse today and draws them together to argue for the existence of natural, universal human rights. Arguing ... Read more

    $28.69 USD

  • Environmental Ethics

    by Michael Boylan ...
    The latest edition of an essential resource in the theory and applications of environmental ethicsIn the newly revised Third Edition of Environmental Ethics, internationally renowned philosopher Michael Boylan delivers another accessible introduction for students new to ethics, and an invaluable reference for scholars of all levels. The anthology includes important essays, both established and ... Read more

    $47.00 USD

  • Ethics in the AI, Technology, and Information Age

    Edited by Wanda Teays, Michael Boylan ...
    Increasingly, technology, the Internet and social media are playing a major part in our lives. What should we think about the ethical issues that arise, such as the changing role of intelligent machines in this Information Age? The impact of technology upon society is a perennial question, but the power of computing and artificial intelligence has ratcheted up the ethical implications of this ... Read more

    $42.89 USD

  • Basic Ethics

    by Michael Boylan ...
    Basic Ethics presents for a wide range of students and other interested readers the questions raised in thinking about ethical problems, the answers offered by moral philosophy, and the means to better integrate into both the reader’s world and personal life. It takes up what the author calls a "worldview theory," which shows readers how to begin with the values and understanding of the world that ... Read more

    $66.99 USD

  • A Just Society

    by Michael Boylan ...
    A Just Society represents a complete account of Boylan's original worldview theory of ethics and social philosophy. The author sets out the foundation and application of the personal worldview imperative (for ethics) and the shared community worldview imperative (for social philosophy). These form the structure for a rights-based deontological theory that is holistic and underscored by an ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • The Process of Argument

    An Introduction

    by Michael Boylan ...
    The Process of Argument: An Introduction is a necessary companion for anyone seeking to engage in successful persuasion: To organize, construct, and communicate arguments. It is both comprehensive and accessible: An authoritative guide to logical thinking and effective communication.The book begins with techniques to improve reading comprehension, including guides on navigating through fake news ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Gewirth

    Critical Essays on Action, Rationality, and Community

    by Anita Allen, Lawrence C. Becker, Deryck Beyleveld, David Cummiskey, David DeGrazia, David M. Gallagher, Alan Gewirth, Virginia Held, Barbara Koziak, Donald Regan, Jeffrey Reiman, Henry Richardson, Beth J. Singer, Michael Slote, Edward Spence, James P. Sterba ...
    Series series Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
    As one of the most important ethicists to emerge since the Second World War, Alan Gewirth continues to influence philosophical debates concerning morality. This book provides a picture of Gewirth's theory and its applications, including such new perspectives as feminism, the Stoics, and Sartre. ... Read more

    $129.99 USD

  • Teaching Ethics with Three Philosophical Novels

    by Michael Boylan ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This book offers a unique method for teaching ethics and social/political philosophy by combining primary texts and resource material along with three philosophical novels so that students can apply the abstract principles to real-life situations. A sample syllabus and sample assignments are provided. This second edition contains an additional teacher's manual, guiding instructors in how to ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Business Ethics

    Edited by Michael Boylan ...
    The second edition of Business Ethics introduces readers to key ethical issues that arise within the world of business, providing a strong theoretical foundation as well as real world applications. This new edition has been greatly revised, and includes new sections on the financial services industry, globalization, and global economic justice.An accessible introduction for beginners, offering a ... Read more

    $50.00 USD

  • Medical Ethics

    Edited by Michael Boylan ...
    The second edition of Medical Ethics deals accessibly with a broad range of significant issues in bioethics, and presents the reader with the latest developments. This new edition has been greatly revised and updated, with half of the sections written specifically for this new volume.An accessible introduction for beginners, offering a combination of important established essays and new essays ... Read more

    $50.00 USD