Edited by Andrews Reath (NHC Fellow, 1991–92), Barbara Herman, and Christine M. Korsgaard The essays in this volume offer an approach to the history of moral and political philosophy that takes its inspiration from John Rawls. The distinctive feature of this approach is to address substantive normative questions in moral and political philosophy through an … Continued
By James P. Sterba (NHC Fellow, 2001–02) Aristotelian ethics, Kantian ethics, and utilitarian ethics have been for some time now the main options within (Western) ethics, and the central task over the years has been to determine which of the three is right. Is this book yet another attempt to fulfill this same old task? … Continued
By Thomas E. Hill, Jr. (NHC Fellow, 1982–83) A major statement on Kant’s moral thought, this outstanding collection will be rewarding reading for professional philosophers, teachers of Kant’s ethics, and students, as well as political theorists.
By Gary Lynn Comstock (NHC Fellow, 2007–08; 2008–09) This second edition of Life Science Ethics includes four essays not found in the first edition: · Richard Haynes on “Animals in Research” · Stephen M. Gardiner on “Climate Change” · Christopher Kelty on “Nanotechnology” · Gary Comstock on “Genetically Modified Foods” and a revised and expanded version … Continued
By Abraham Edel (NHC Fellow, 1978–79) In the current atmosphere of controversy about modes of interpreting literature, historical influences in science, and subtle ideologies in social theory, Abraham Edel confronts the institutionalized separation of the humanities and the sciences, the segregation of disciplines through structures that rest on entrenched dualisms, and the isolations reenforced by … Continued
By William L. Rowe (NHC Fellow, 1984–85) In this succinct and well-written book, one of our most eminent philosophers provides a fresh reading of the view of freedom and morality developed by Thomas Reid (1710-1796). Although contemporary theorists have written extensively about the Scottish philosopher's contributions to the theory of knowledge, this is the first … Continued
Edited by Harlan R. Beckley (NHC Fellow, 1995–96) During the first half of the twentieth century, John A. Ryan developed and promoted moral arguments for reforming the economy of the United States. He was an advocate of minimum wage legislation and child labor restrictions, and he was very much involved in Franklin D. Roosevelt's New … Continued
By Laurence Thomas (NHC Fellow, 1982–83) Laurence Thomas addresses two main questions in this philosophical exploration of morality: What constitutes a moral life? How does one acquire and maintain a good moral character? In answering these questions, he maintains that social interaction is the thread from which the fabric of moral character is woven, and … Continued
By Gary Lynn Comstock (NHC Fellow, 2007–08; 2008–09) Education in the responsible conduct of research typically takes the form of online instructions about rules, regulations, and policies. Research Ethics takes a novel approach and emphasizes the art of philosophical decision-making. Part A introduces egoism and explains that it is in the individual's own interest to … Continued
By Marcel Gutwirth (NHC Fellow, 1985–86) La Fontaine's victory is both striking and discreet. Everyone knows his fables, but often knows only that. By restoring to this work all its force, by respecting all its voices, Marcel Gutwirth shows us its singular coherence.