The legacy of Socrates : essays in moral philosophy / James Rachels ; edited by Stuart Rachels.

Author/creator Rachels, James
Other author Rachels, Stuart, 1969-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 248 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The basic argument for vegetarianism -- Darwin, species, and morality -- Drawing lines -- The value of human life -- Killing and starving to death -- Lives and liberty (coauthored with William Ruddick) -- Political assassination -- The legacy of Socrates -- Nietzsche and the objectivity of morals -- Two arguments against ethical egoism -- The principle of agency -- Baby M -- Ethical theory and bioethics -- Movies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006019769
ISBN023113844X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231138444

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Joyner General Stacks BJ21 .R28 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold