Ethics and moral philosophy Books

The first, full-length contemporary defence, from the perspective of analytic philosophy, of the Scholastic theory of good and evil - the theory of Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and most medieval and Thomistic philosophers.

Stem cell research is headline news. Researchers are eager to move forward, state governments and private foundations are rushing to support it, and the sick and afflicted are desperate for its benefits. Yet powerful forces in our society - led by...

"Literature and Ethics" is a thought-provoking inaugural lecture delivered at the University College of Wales on October 5, 1906, by Charles Harold Herford. This essay delves into the intricate relationship between literature and moral philosophy,...

La morale chrestienne à Monsieur de Villarnoul, Volume pt.2, written by Moïse Amyraut and originally published in 1652, presents a detailed exploration of Christian ethics. This volume delves into the moral and ethical considerations pertinent to...

La morale chrestienne à Monsieur de Villarnoul, Volume 4, by Moïse Amyraut, offers a profound exploration of Christian ethics within the historical context of 17th-century France. This volume delves into the moral and ethical considerations...

Arguably America's most famous nonconformist, Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847, chronicling his experiences there. It was an experiment in living a life unhindered by social trappings and tradition. His work was...

A Global Vision with Local Strategies for Planetary FlourishingImagine a world where every person feels seen, valued, and connected, a world not driven by fear and division, but by compassion, cooperation, and unity... This vision is not just a dream;...

Discover the transformative world of dumpster diving with The Dumpster Divers Manifesto. Unearth hidden treasures in trash, while challenging societal norms and embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle. Packed with expert tips, the book covers essential...

The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a novel set aboard a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River, where a diverse group of passengers are confronted with a mysterious mute stranger in cream-colored clothing. The novel delves into the...

In this book Fromm set out to identify 'what man is, how he ought to live, and how the tremendous energies within man can be released and used productively.' It makes for exciting, illuminating, even life-changing reading.

Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering Personal Narratives for Humanist Science diagnoses the fundamental problem in contemporary scientific psychiatry to be a lack of a sophisticated and nuanced engagement with the self and proposes a solution -...

This book offers an introduction to the philosophical issues of criminal justice ethics in a way suitable for students of criminology and criminal justice. It links philosophical concepts with empirical research in criminology and introduces criminal...

Ressentiment explains the formation of bad conscience, guilt, asceticism, and, most importantly, it motivates the "slave revolt" that gives rise to Western morality's values. This book brings it sharply into focus and provides the first detailed...

Learn everything there is to know about the 24 solar terms and the lessons this ancient calendar offers us today.China's lunar calendar or the animals of the twelve-year cycle are fairly well-known in West. Less understood is the major calendar system of...

Introduction à l'étude des idées morales dans l'Égypte antique, written by Jules Baillet and first published in 1912, offers a detailed exploration of moral concepts in ancient Egypt. This study delves into the ethical values,...

Arte de vivir em paz com os homens, written by D. Fr. Antonio de Padua, Bishop of Maranhão, is a treatise dedicated to the vassals of His Most Faithful Majesty, especially those inhabiting the diocese of Maranhão. Published in 1783, this work is...

"National and International Right and Wrong; two Essays" by Henry Sidgwick, originally published in 1919, delves into the intricate relationship between moral principles and political actions on both national and international levels. Sidgwick, a...

A profusely illustrated guide to the National and State Parks of the United States. Including itineraries for a 55 day road-trip from the east to the west coast and back again. Each page has been hand illustrated and includes campground and hiking...

Pioneering essays that reveal the significance of new interdisciplinary understandings of trees and forests, especially in terms of their philosophical and ecological dimensions and their importance for addressing the climate emergency.This is the first...

Critically adapts the notion of desire in Luce Irigaray's philosophy to rethink the role of embodiment in sociopolitical and philosophical discourses today.Arguing for a radical return to desire in Luce Irigaray's thought, this book decisively intervenes...

Alters the landscape of Lacanian film theory by revealing an "emancipatory drive" in transnational cinema.A significant intervention into Lacanian film studies, this book sets forth a new theory of the psychoanalytic Real in cinema. In psychoanalysis,...

Offers a holistic approach to Michel Foucault's thought, introducing the idea of practical philosophy as an original interpretative framework.Michel Foucault's thought, Maddalena Cerrato writes, may be understood as practical philosophy. In this...

This book presents the European Common Agricultural Policy by tracing its crucial stages from its conception to the present days. It reconstructs the negotiating processes that have taken place at the political and institutional level over the years. At...

Aatmoddhar (आत्मोद्धार)Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with Arun Deshpande's enlightening book, Aatmoddhar. This Marathi masterpiece delves deep into the essence of self-help in spirituality, guiding readers through the intricate path of...

The book tries to find our origins through much of the past we know of and some of the contemporary fiction we have invented. It is the story of human mind and its scientific evolution and a brief analysis of human expressionism which have been very...

Intercourse. A bizarre mating ritual that disrupted evolution 410 million years ago. Prehistoric ocean dwellers indulged in voluptuous rubbing, neglecting survival instincts. The heritage of human defects debuted.Fast-forward to Tuesday, August 12, 2025...

This book presents a comprehensive review of ethical issues arising in psychiatric care and research. Compared to the first edition, ten of the 40 chapters comprising the book are new, dealing with topics that were not covered in the previous edition. A...

Promotes a path of harmony between humanity and Earth by presenting a vision that is comprehensive in scope and offering a positive new identity for humanity.The eco-catastrophes that we are witnessing today starkly demonstrate how the interests of the...

This book presents a novel interpretation of Hume as a proponent of sentimental virtue ethics. This interpretation sheds light on the nature of Hume's ethics, as well as its relevance for contemporary debates in moral philosophy.

The myth of good AI offers a bold new approach to understanding artificial intelligence and its implications for human security. Dismantling the 'good AI' narrative pedalled by tech giants, the book exposes the full extent of AI's nefarious impact on...

The themes 'trust', 'risk ' and 'uncertainty' seem especially pertinent in the context of the post-9/11 world. This book brings together a range of new research with a focus on the 'risk society' debate and on the themes of 'trust', 'uncertainty' and...

This is the first volume devoted exclusively to the practical philosophy of Wilfrid Sellars. It features original essays by leading Sellars scholars that examine his ethical theory, his theory of practical reasoning, and his theory of intentional agency...

This book argues that the moral quality of an act comes from the agent's inner states. By arguing for the indispensable relevance of intention in the moral evaluation of acts, the book moves against a mainstream, "objective" approach in normative ethics...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...