The Ethics of Altruism
Jonathan Seglow
'The chief problem of human life', wrote Auguste Comte, 'is the subordination of egoism to altruism.' This collection examines the nature and value of altruism as a moral virtue, restoring it to its proper place at the centre of our moral and political thinking. The first five essays in the collection explore the relationship between altruism and other moral concepts such as self-interest, autonomy, community and impartiality. The five essays in the second part show how altruism is invoked in practical moral problems, including aid to developing countries, the market for human body parts, multiculturalism and the politics of recognition, and medical ethics. Through these discussions, the central role of altruism in moral thinking is brought into sharper focus.
년:
2004
판:
1
출판사:
Routledge
언어:
english
페이지:
215
ISBN 10:
0203682777
ISBN 13:
9780714684819
파일:
PDF, 971 KB
IPFS:
,
english, 2004