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In Pursuit Of Politics: Education And Revolution In Eighteenth-Century France., Adrian O'Conner
In Pursuit Of Politics: Education And Revolution In Eighteenth-Century France., Adrian O'Conner
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This study offers a new interpretation of the debates over education and politics in the early years of the French Revolution. Following these debates from the 1760s to the Terror (1793–94) and putting well-known works in dialogue with previously-neglected sources, it situates education at the centre of revolutionary contests over citizenship, participatory politics and representative government. The book takes up education’s role in one of history’s most dramatic periods of political uncertainty and upheaval, anxiety and ambition. It traces the convergence of philosophical, political, ideological and practical concerns in Ancien Régime debates and revolutionary attempts to reform education and remake …
Human Rights And War Through Civilian Eyes., Thomas Smith
Human Rights And War Through Civilian Eyes., Thomas Smith
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International lawyers and ethicists have long judged wars from the perspective of the state and its actions, developing international humanitarian law by asking such questions as "Are the belligerents justified in entering the conflict?" and "How should they conduct themselves during the war's execution?" and "When civilian noncombatants are harmed, who is responsible for their suffering?" Human Rights and War Through Civilian Eyes reimagines the ethics of war from the standpoint of its collateral victims, focusing on the effects of war on individuals—on those who are terrorized, or killed, or whose lives are violently disrupted. Upholding a human rights analysis …
International Encyclopedia Of Ethics., Hugh Lafollette
International Encyclopedia Of Ethics., Hugh Lafollette
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Unmatched in scholarship and scope, The International Encyclopedia of Ethics is the definitive single-source reference work on Ethics for students, scholars and professionals. Featuring coverage of the major philosophical, legal, and religious traditions, and addressing the topics, movements, key figures and arguments in Normative Ethics, Metaethics, and Practical Ethics, this reference offers an unprecedented level of authority, accuracy and balance.
Ethics In Practice: An Anthology, 4th Ed., Hugh Lafollette
Ethics In Practice: An Anthology, 4th Ed., Hugh Lafollette
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The fourth edition of Ethics in Practice offers an impressive collection of 70 new, revised, and classic essays covering 13 key ethical issues. Essays integrate ethical theory and the discussion of practical moral problems into a text that is ideal for introductory and applied ethics courses. A fully updated and revised edition of this authoritative anthology of classic and contemporary essays covering a wide range of ethical and moral issues Integrates ethical theory with discussions of practical moral problems, and includes three essays on theory written specifically for this volume Nearly half of the essays are written or revised exclusively …
The Blackwell Guide To Ethical Theory, 2nd Ed., Hugh Lafollette, Ingmar Persson
The Blackwell Guide To Ethical Theory, 2nd Ed., Hugh Lafollette, Ingmar Persson
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Building on the strengths of the highly successful first edition, the extensively updated Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory presents a complete state-of-the-art survey, written by an international team of leading moral philosophers. A new edition of this successful and highly regarded Guide, now reorganized and updated with the addition of significant new material Includes 21 essays written by an international team of leading philosophers Extensive, substantive essays develop the main arguments of all the leading viewpoints in ethical theory Essays new to this edition cover evolution and ethics, capability ethics, virtues and consequences, and the implausibility of virtue ethics
A Companion To Global Environmental History, Erin Stewart Mauldin, John R. Mcneill
A Companion To Global Environmental History, Erin Stewart Mauldin, John R. Mcneill
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The Companion to Global Environmental History offers multiple points of entry into the history and historiography of this dynamic and fast-growing field, to provide an essential road map to past developments, current controversies, and future developments for specialists and newcomers alike. Combines temporal, geographic, thematic and contextual approaches from prehistory to the present day Explores environmental thought and action around the world, to give readers a cultural, intellectual and political context for engagement with the environment in modern times Brings together environmental historians from around the world, including scholars from South Africa, Brazil, Germany, and China
Oxford Handbook Of Practical Ethics., Hugh Lafollette
Oxford Handbook Of Practical Ethics., Hugh Lafollette
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The Oxford Handbooks series is a major new initiative in academic publishing. Each volume offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned essays from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives upon a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. The Oxford Handbook of Practical Ethics is a lively and authoritative guide to current thought about ethical issues in all areas of human activity--personal, medical, sexual, social, political, judicial, and …
History And International Relations., Thomas Smith
History And International Relations., Thomas Smith
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This book is a major contribution to the debate about philosophy and method in history and international relations. The author analyses IR scholarship from classical realism to quantitative and postmodern work.
Personal Relationships: Love, Identity, And Morality., Hugh Lafollette
Personal Relationships: Love, Identity, And Morality., Hugh Lafollette
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This volume is a philosophical introduction and exploration of the nature and value of personal relationships. It is an ideal text for introductory philosophy, ethics, or applied ethics courses.
Person To Person, Hugh Lafollette, George Graham