The Ethics of Altruism

The Ethics of Altruism
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 339
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ISBN-10 : 9781135754891
ISBN-13 : 1135754896
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Book Synopsis The Ethics of Altruism by : Jonathan Seglow

Download or read book The Ethics of Altruism written by Jonathan Seglow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-19 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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.


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