Ētika : ļoti saistošs ievads

by Saimons Blekbērns

Other authorsJānis Elsbergs (Translator)
Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

170

Collection

Publication

Rīga : ¼ Satori, c2008.

Description

Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. In this 'sparklingly clear' (Guardian) introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.

User reviews

LibraryThing member dono421846
I may be a poor judge of the value of this book as an "introduction," since I've had lots of previous exposure. With that caveat, I found this small tome both enjoyable and instructive. A good companion volume for those looking for more introductory material, consider The Cartoon Introduction to
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2001

Physical description

18 cm

ISBN

9789984996684

Local notes

Ļoti saistošs ievads (5)
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