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Ethics And The Golden Rule, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Ethics And The Golden Rule, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler defends the golden rule and addresses all of the major philosophic objections, pointing out several common misunderstanding and misapplications. Gensler first discusses golden-rule reasoning and how to avoid the main pitfalls. He then relates the golden rule to world religions and history, and to areas like moral education, egoism, evolution, society, racism, business, and medicine. The book ends with a discussion of theoretical issues (like whether all morality reduces to the golden rule, which the author argues against).
Ethics: Contemporary Readings, Edited By Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin, And James C. Swindal, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin, James Swindal
Ethics: Contemporary Readings, Edited By Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin, And James C. Swindal, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin, James Swindal
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Ethics And Experience: Life Beyond Moral Theory, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Ethics And Experience: Life Beyond Moral Theory, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The article reviews the book "Ethics and Experience: Life Beyond Moral Theory," by Timothy Chappell.
Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This Second Edition arranges chapters in a more useful way for students, starting with the easiest material and then gradually increasing in difficulty. It provides an even broader scope with new chapters on the history of logic, deviant logic, and the philosophy of logic. It also expands the section on informal fallacies and includes a more exhaustive index and a new appendix on suggested further readings. Finally, it includes updates to the LogiCola instructional program, which is now more visually attractive as well as easier to download, install, update, and use.
Gold Or Fool's Gold? : Ridding The Golden Rule Of Absurd Implications, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Gold Or Fool's Gold? : Ridding The Golden Rule Of Absurd Implications, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The Golden Rule—'do to others as you would have them do to you', 'what is hateful to you to your fellow don't do', to take the two most familiar formulations—defines a meeting place for many fields of learning. There the study of comparative religion, philosophy and ethics, anthropology and sociology, and the whole range of cross-cultural studies carried on in the social sciences and the humanities intersect. That hardly presents a surprise, since the Golden Rule finds a place in most religions and is universally acknowledged to form a part of the shared heritage of human wisdom. But if it …
Darwin, Ethics And Evolution, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Darwin, Ethics And Evolution, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This coherent collection of original papers marks the 150 year anniversary since the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species (1859). Although the area of evolution-related publications is vast, the area of interaction between Darwinian ideas and specifically Catholic doctrine has received limited attention. This interaction is quite distinct from the one between Darwinism and the Christian tradition in general. Interest in Darwin from the Catholic viewpoint has recently been rekindled.
Historical Dictionary Of Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin
Historical Dictionary Of Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The Historical Dictionary of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stemcell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.
The A To Z Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
The A To Z Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The A to Z of Logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on topics relating to those previously mentioned such as negation, conditionals, truth tables, and proofs. Historical periods and figures are also covered, including ancient logic, medieval logic, Buddhist logic, Aristotle, Ockham, …
Historical Dictionary Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Historical Dictionary Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This one-volume encyclopedia of logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on topics relating to those previously mentioned such as negation, conditionals, truth tables, and proofs. Historical periods and figures are also covered, including ancient logic, medieval logic, Buddhist logic, Aristotle, Ockham, Boole, …
The Sheed & Ward Anthology Of Catholic Philosophy, Edited By James C. Swindal And Harry J. Gensler, Harry Gensler, S.J.
The Sheed & Ward Anthology Of Catholic Philosophy, Edited By James C. Swindal And Harry J. Gensler, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The Sheed & Ward Anthology of Catholic Philosophy is a thorough introduction to the evolution of Catholic philosophy from Biblical times to the present day. The first comprehensive collection of readings from Catholic philosophers, this volume aims to sharpen the understanding of Catholic philosophy by grouping together the best examples of this tradition, both well-known classics and lesser-known selections. The readings emphasize themes integral to the Catholic tradition such as the harmony of faith and reason, the existence and nature of God, the nature of the human person and the nature of being, and the objectivity of the moral law. …
Ethics: Contemporary Readings, Edited By Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin, And James C. Swindal, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin, James Swindal
Ethics: Contemporary Readings, Edited By Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin, And James C. Swindal, Harry Gensler, S.J., Earl Spurgin, James Swindal
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Is God The Source Of Morality?, Sharon Kaye, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Is God The Source Of Morality?, Sharon Kaye, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
Introduction to Logic offers one of the most clear, interesting and accessible introductions to what has long been considered one of the most challenging subjects in philosophy. Harry Gensler engages students with the basics of logic through practical examples and important arguments both in the history of philosophy and from contemporary philosophy. Using simple and manageable methods for testing arguments, students are led step-by-step to master the complexities of logic.
Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Formal Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Formal Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
Formal Ethics is the study of formal ethical principles. The most important of these, perhaps even the most important principle of life, is the golden rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated". Although the golden rule enjoys support amongst different cultures and religions in the world, philosophers tend to neglect it. Formal Ethics gives the rule the attention it deserves.
The Golden Rule Argument Against Abortion, Harry Gensler, S.J.
The Golden Rule Argument Against Abortion, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This anthology examines 11 key issues dealing with the beginning and end of life, and presents a balanced set of 67 classic and contemporary readings on each of them. It is unique in its coverage of applied ethics, medical topics, and broad theoretical considerations of issues of life and death-the sanctity of life versus the quality of life, and the meaning of life and death. The section on Ethical Theory covers the classic theories as well as ethical relativism to orient students to the nature and importance of ethics. The section on the sanctity of life versus the quality of …
An Appeal For Consistency, Harry Gensler, S.J.
An Appeal For Consistency, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
No abstract provided.
Symbolic Logic : Classical And Advanced Systems, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Symbolic Logic : Classical And Advanced Systems, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This book covers the classical systems (propositional and quantificational logic), more advanced philosophical systems (modal, deontic, and belief logic), the formalization of an ethical theory, and a short introduction to metalogic.
Logic : Analyzing And Appraising Arguments, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Logic : Analyzing And Appraising Arguments, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This volume uses tools of both formal logic (syllogistic, propositional, quantificational, and modal logic) and informal logic (inductive reasoning, meaning and definitions, fallacies, etc.) to clarify reasoning on real issues.
Godel's Theorem Simplified, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Godel's Theorem Simplified, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This helpful volume explains and proves Godel's theorem, which states that arithmetic cannot be reduced to any axiomatic system. Written simply and directly, this book is intended for the student and general reader and presumes no specialized knowledge of mathematics or logic.