UID:
almafu_9961227933102883
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 122 pages)
ISBN:
9780822976257
,
0822976250
Inhalt:
Nicholas Rescher examines a number of controversial social issues using the intellectual tools of the philosopher, in an attempt to clarify some of the complexities of modern society, technology, and economics. He elucidates his thoughts on topics such as: whether technological progress leads to greater happiness; environmental problems; endangered species, costly scientific research on the frontiers of knowledge, medical/moral issues on the preservation of life; and crime and justice, among others.
Anmerkung:
Front Matter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 Technological Progress and Human Happiness -- 2 The Environmental Crisis and the Quality of Life -- 3 The Allocation of Exotic Medical Lifesaving Therapy -- 4 Ethical Issues Regarding the Delivery of Health Care -- 5 Ideals, Justice, and Crime -- 6 Economics Versus Moral Philosophy: The Pareto Principle as a Case Study -- 7 Why Save Endangered Species? -- 8 Scientific Progress and the "Limits of Growth" -- Notes -- Name Index -- Subject Index.
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780822934110
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
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