Ethics & moral philosophy
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Ethics & moral philosophy
Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution
. Ed(S): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chi...
Hardback. Explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. This title investigates current flashpoints - the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers' rights. Editor(s): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chica. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058219
- ISBN
- 9781402058219
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€ 190.24
€ 190.24
Hardback. Moral wager Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058547
- ISBN
- 9781402058547
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€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Discusses what is needed for ethics to play a greater role in actions by governments, civil society, and the private sector to reduce poverty and hunger within the context of globalization. This book concludes that much of the rhetoric by policymakers is not followed by appropriate action. Editor(s): Pinstrup-Andersen, Per; Sandoe, Peter. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061301
- ISBN
- 9781402061301
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€ 192.71
€ 192.71
paperback. Offers a discussion of moral education in the light of a range of ethical theories. This volume addresses contemporary issues and controversies such as morality and citizenship, family values, sexual morality. Series: Philosophy and Education. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402061806
- ISBN
- 9781402061806
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€ 187.40
€ 187.40
Paperback. This book features a collection of sixteen papers focused on the most urgent issues arising from nanotechnology today and in the near future. The essays tackle such contentious issues as environmental impact, intellectual property, privacy, and more. Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz; Lin, Patrick. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 626.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062087
- ISBN
- 9781402062087
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Condition: New
€ 129.09
€ 129.09
The Moral Brain. Essays on the Evolutionary and Neuroscientific Aspect...
. Ed(S): Braeckman, Johan; Schrijver, Jelle D...
Hardback. In this reader, a broad range of prominent scientists and philosophers share their views on the current theories and future challenges in the field of moral cognition and assess how cooperation between neurology and evolutionary psychology can boost research. Editor(s): Braeckman, Johan; Schrijver, Jelle De; Vanneste, Sven; Verplaetse, Jan. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JMA; JMM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062865
- ISBN
- 9781402062865
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€ 191.83
€ 191.83
Hardback. This unique book presents an overview of believers and disbelievers in a cerebral seat of human morality. With depth and clarity, the book presents their positions and arguments, and offers an explanation for these attempts to localise our moral sense. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HPQ; JMA; JMM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 617.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063213
- ISBN
- 9781402063213
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€ 128.67
€ 128.67
Hardback. This volume offers an integrated overview of state-of-the-art research in philosophy and ethics of design in engineering and architecture. It brings diverse philosophical perspectives to bear on issues of design. Editor(s): Vermaas, Pieter E.; Kroes, Peter; Light, Andrew; Moore, Steven A. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065903
- ISBN
- 9781402065903
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Condition: New
€ 129.87
€ 129.87
Hardback. This book describes an emotional territory, which forms the individual's own sphere of action and experience. This develops in the course of evolution in pace with the individual's conditions of life, brought about by challenges in the natural and social environment. Series: Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066511
- ISBN
- 9781402066511
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Condition: New
€ 126.30
€ 126.30
The Contingent Nature of Life. Bioethics and the Limits of Human Exist...
. Ed(S): Duwell, Marcus; Rehmann-Sutter, Chri...
Hardback. Explores the different dimensions of how the contingency of life, and especially human life, is relevant for ethical discussions and the normative frameworks in bioethics. This title explores the relevance of the notion contingency, needs and desires for moral argumentation and bioethics. Editor(s): Duwell, Marcus; Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Mieth, Dietmar. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067624
- ISBN
- 9781402067624
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Condition: New
€ 246.55
€ 246.55
Hardcover. In Pursuit of Nanoethics Editor(s): Gordijn, Bert; Cutter, Anthony Mark. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 242 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068164
- ISBN
- 9781402068164
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Condition: New
€ 122.81
€ 122.81
Hardback. This diverse collection of feminist essays self-consciously develops non-idealizing approaches to either ethics or social and political philosophy (or both), and is a cross-section of current work in both feminist ethics and social and political philosophy. Editor(s): Tessman, Lisa. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 639.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068409
- ISBN
- 9781402068409
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€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardback. A collection of original papers on the theme of 'Values, Rational Choice, and the Will'. It features essays that dealt with most of the central questions of moral philosophy, in both normative ethics and meta-ethics, and theoretical and applied ethics. Editor(s): Chan, David K. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068713
- ISBN
- 9781402068713
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Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Training in practical ethics is thought to be conducive to ethical decision-making and ethical behaviour. This book states that researchers in moral education widely regard moral reasoning as but one among at least 4 dimensions of moral development alongside moral motivation, moral character and moral sensitivity. Num Pages: 198 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068881
- ISBN
- 9781402068881
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Condition: New
€ 126.48
€ 126.48
Ethical and Philosophical Consideration of the Dual-use Dilemma in the...
Miller, Professor Seumas; Selgelid, Michael
Paperback. This book examines the life-science experiments that give rise to the dual-use dilemma. It therefore addresses a topic of tremendous contemporary importance. This is the first book-length treatment of the subject by professional ethicists. Num Pages: 84 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA; PSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083112
- ISBN
- 9781402083112
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Condition: New
€ 59.14
€ 59.14
Hardback. This book argues that ethical traceability systems can be used to communicate food information to consumers, allowing them to make food choices consistent with their own values as well as play a more informed role in food production and distribution. Editor(s): Coff, Christian; Barling, David; Korthals, Michiel; Nielsen, Thorkild. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085239
- ISBN
- 9781402085239
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Condition: New
€ 224.45
€ 224.45
The Ethics of Intensification. Agricultural Development and Cultural C...
. Ed(S): Eckinger, Julie; Thompson, Paul B.
Hardback. This is the first book to address ethical issues in agriculture from the perspective of development agencies. The volume is written in response to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Series of Ethics Papers and it provides a broad coverage of issues. Editor(s): Eckinger, Julie; Thompson, Paul B. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087219
- ISBN
- 9781402087219
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Condition: New
€ 127.05
€ 127.05
Hardback. This book critically examines the pros and cons of our growing ability to shape human nature through technological advancements. It systematically analyzes the historical, conceptual and ethical issues regarding medical enhancement and posthumanity. Editor(s): Gordijn, Bert; Chadwick, Professor Ruth. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088513
- ISBN
- 9781402088513
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Condition: New
€ 190.76
€ 190.76
hardcover. Regenerative medicine is rich with promethean promises. The essays in this volume approach the ethical and philosophical dilemmas created by the field of regenerative medicine from both western and non-western, especially Confucian, philosophical perspectives. Editor(s): Ip, King-Tak. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPD; HPQ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402089664
- ISBN
- 9781402089664
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Condition: New
€ 126.07
€ 126.07
hardcover. Develops a phenomenological theory of judgments on legitimacy. This book investigates the structures in consciousness which enable the process of justification to unfold. It also traces the characteristic of legitimation to an originary appeal to which consciousness is exposed by experience. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPK; HPQ; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402090493
- ISBN
- 9781402090493
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Condition: New
€ 188.13
€ 188.13
Hardback. This original book examines free will's relevance to personal well-being, and its relevance to the intrinsic value of possible worlds. The book should be of interest to those working on intrinsic value, personal well-being, moral obligation, and free will. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090769
- ISBN
- 9781402090769
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Condition: New
€ 126.76
€ 126.76
hardcover. This multiperspectical volume brings together a host of renowned Levinas scholars in an attempt to critically reflect upon the ethical significance of radical passivity. Contributions cover the entire scope of this notion's evolution within Levinas's thought. Editor(s): Hofmeyr, Benda. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPQ; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402093463
- ISBN
- 9781402093463
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Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Paperback. This book features a collection of sixteen papers focused on the most urgent issues arising from nanotechnology today and in the near future. The essays tackle such contentious issues as environmental impact, intellectual property, privacy, and more. Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz; Lin, Patrick. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093852
- ISBN
- 9781402093852
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Condition: New
€ 68.03
€ 68.03
Paperback. This book presents a clear-headed defense of retributivism against several long-standing criticisms. In this third edition, the author extends discussion of wrong-doing to collectives and compensation with an examination of US treatment of Native Americans. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093876
- ISBN
- 9781402093876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.01
€ 125.01