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Aristotle's Powers and Responsibility for Nature
This book addresses the theme of what «nature» is and humans' obligations toward the natural world. It demonstrates that an approach based in metaphysics can help us to understand better what nature is and our obligations to the natural world. Beginning with ideas traced from Aristotle through some of the signifcant figures in European philosophy, the author shows that each living thing is a unique source of value. He then argues that this value puts humans under an obligation and that adopting an attitude of responsibility to living things is an essential part of what it means to be human.
Philosophy and Ethics 3A-3B
This book is written specifically for students studying Units 3A and 3B of the Philosophy and Ethics Course, in accordance with Curriculum Council guidelines. It will guide teachers through the difficult process of coming to terms with how best to deliver the new course. It provides full explanations of concepts and debates, and is packed with activities to engage students and maintain their interest, whilst clarifying a variety of concepts. `Community of Inquiry¿ activities are also included.
Philosophy and Ethics 2A-2B
This book is written specifically for students studying Units 2A and 2B of the Philosophy and Ethics Course, in accordance with Curriculum Council guidelines. It will guide teachers through the difficult process of coming to terms with how best to deliver the new course. It provides full explanations of concepts and debates, and is packed with activities to engage students and maintain their interest, whilst clarifying a variety of concepts. `Community of Inquiry¿ activities are also included.
Managing the Future
Equipping your organization for an uncertain future is a daunting task. If you're already over-stretched dealing with the pressures of today - it can seem like an impossible one. But building future planning into your everyday practices is not only vital - it's eminently doable. And who better to show us how than Stephen Millett - historian, futurist and management consultant for three decades? Managing the Future offers a straightforward and pragmatic approach to strategic planning. It takes an honest look at the limitations of forecasting, and shows (through real-life examples and a wealth of experience) how managers can best use a variety of futuring methods, including scenarios, horizon ...
Conscience, Leadership and the Problem of 'Dirty Hands'
This volume contains a selection of papers from the 21st AAPAE Conference, addressing the theme of Political Leadership, Professional Ethics, and the Problem of Dirty Hands. Discussions include medical ethics, military ethics, domestic political matters, and the very nature of 'professions'.
Philosophy, a School of Freedom
Originally published in French as "La Philosophie, une Ecole de la Liberte. Enseignement de la philosophie et apprentissage du philosopher : Etat des lieux et regards pour l'avenir." - This study is dedicated to all those who engaged themselves, with vigour and conviction, in the defence of the teaching of philosophy a fertile guarantor of liberty and autonomy. This publication is also dedicated to the young spirits of today, bound to become the active citizens of tomorrow.
Meaning and Morality
The essays in this volume address the importance of Kovesi's work on moral philosophy and concept formation. The essays extend Kovesi's insights on moral philosophy into braoder areas and compares and contrasts his work with that of key ancient and contemporary thinkers.
