9781330748770 - The Duty of Altruism (Classic Reprint) de McConnell, Ray Madding (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the theoretical foundations of morality, particularly the problem of altruism. The author traces viewpoints and arguments from multiple philosophical traditions throughout history, and examines motivations for altruism, including religious, theological, metaphysical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The book delves into the complexities of human nature, questioning our capacity for selflessness and our obligation to prioritize the well-being of others. Key questions arise, such as: Can egoism truly be reconciled with altruism? Is there a rational basis for preferring the interests of others to our own? The author explores these themes with rigor and nuance, offering a comprehensive examination of the complex interplay between self-interest and the moral imperative. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.