The legacy of Socrates : essays in moral philosophy / James Rachels ; edited by Stuart Rachels

Author:: Rachels, James, 1941-2003
Published:: New York : Columbia University Press, [2007]
Copyright Date:: ©2007
Physical Description:: xii, 248 pages ; 24 cm
Additional Creators:: Rachels, Stuart, 1969-

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Contents:

The basic argument for vegetarianism -- Darwin, species, and morality -- Drawing lines -- The value of human life -- Killing and starving to death -- Lives and liberty (coauthored with William Ruddick) -- Political assassination -- The legacy of Socrates -- Nietzsche and the objectivity of morals -- Two arguments against ethical egoism -- The principle of agency -- Baby M -- Ethical theory and bioethics -- Movies.

Subject(s):

Ethics

ISBN:

023113844X (cloth : alk. paper)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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