Ethics and moral philosophy Books

Book SynopsisThe study of genocide and mass atrocity abounds with references to emotions: fear, anger, horror, shame and hatred. Yet we don''t understand enough about how ''ordinary'' emotions behave in such extreme contexts. Emotions are not merely subjective and interpersonal phenomena; they are also powerful social and political forces, deeply involved in the history of mass violence. Drawing on recent insights from philosophy, psychology, history, and the social sciences, this volume examines the emotions of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. Editors Thomas Brudholm and Johannes Lang have brought together an interdisciplinary group of prominent scholars to provide an in-depth analysis of the nature, value, and role of emotions as they relate to the causes and dynamics of mass atrocities. The result is a new perspective on the social, political, and moral dimensions of emotions in the history of collective violence and its aftermath.Trade Review'This is a powerful collection, and ought to be an intellectual call to arms as the politics of the global system raises the spectre of the return of hatreds, xenophobic nationalism and othering, white supremacy and cruel fundamentalisms.' Thomas Reifer, Journal of World-Systems ResearchTable of Contents1. Introduction – emotions and mass atrocity Thomas Brudholm and Johannes Lang; Part I. Causes and Dynamics: 2. Mass exterminations and the history of emotions – the view from classical antiquity David Konstan; 3. Fear, hope, and the formation of specific intention in genocide Neta C. Crawford; 4. The proud executioner – pride and the psychology of genocide Johannes Lang; 5. Pondering hatred Thomas Brudholm and Birgitte S. Johansen; 6. Social science and the study of perpetrators Arne Johan Vetlesen; Part II. Emotional Responses: 7. 'Destroy your sight with a new gorgon' – mass atrocity and the phenomenology of horror Adriana Cavarero; 8. Perpetrator disgust: a morally destructive emotion Ditte Marie Munch-Jurisic; 9. Unravelling the meaning of survivor shame Alba Montes Sánchez and Dan Zahavi; 10. Beyond empathy and compassion: genocide and the emotional complexities of humanitarian politics Andrew A. G. Ross; Part III. Repair and Commemoration: 11. Hope(s) after genocide Margaret Urban Walker; 12. Traumatic emotions Jeffrey Blustein; 13. Embarrassment and political repair Nir Eisikovits.

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Book SynopsisOver the past decades, public trust in medical professionals has steadily declined. This decline of trust and its replacement by ever tighter regulations is increasingly frustrating physicians. However, most discussions of trust are either abstract philosophical discussions or social science investigations not easily accessible to clinicians. The authors, one a surgeon-turned-philosopher, the other an analytical philosopher working in medical ethics, joined their expertise to write a book which straddles the gap between the practical and theoretical. Using an approach grounded in the methods of conceptual analysis found in analytical philosophy which also draws from approaches to medical diagnosis, the authors have conceived an internally coherent and comprehensive definition of trust to help elucidate the concept and explain its decline in the medical context. This book should appeal to all interested in the ongoing debate about the decline of trust - be it as medical professionals, medical ethicists, medical lawyers, or philosophers.Trade Review'Is a lack of trust in your doctor bad for your health? This book examines this question and the nature of trust. While doctors haven't become more fallible, trust in them is said to be declining. Is this decline real or imaginary, and what is responsible? How can trust be restored? The authors leave no stone unturned in answering these questions and exploring the interplay between expectation, risk and competence.' Daniel Simmen, Klinik Hirslanden, Zurich'This book, Trust in Medicine: Its Nature, Justification, Significance, and Decline, is now the starting point for all future work on trust in medicine. It is a significant and original contribution to the analysis and understanding of the concept of trust and its proper role in patient care. The collaboration between the authors, a physician and a philosopher, mean that the discussion is both theoretically rich but always tied to the realities of modern health care. This is exemplary bioethics, advancing the field and stimulating new avenues for future scholarship.' Angus Dawson, The University of Sydney'I thoroughly enjoyed reading Trust in Medicine: Its Nature, Justification, Significance, and Decline by Wolfensberger and Wrigley. It is a very clear example of how to do philosophical bioethics that engages closely with the empirical context and with practical clinical issues. The book thoroughly considers the philosophical literature on Trust and then, in a careful and strategic manner applies the lessons of that literature to the clinical context and the doctor- patient relationship. It is an extended piece of bioethics that will engage and challenge philosophers, bioethicists and clinicians. When we imagine applied philosophical bioethics, this is the kind of work that should come to mind.' Mark Sheehan, University of OxfordTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Introduction; 2. Empirical evidence for the decline of trust; Part II. The Nature of Trust: 3. A critical analysis of existing definitions of trust in medicine; 4. Proposing a new type of definition: the pattern-based definition; 5. A Pattern-based definition of trust; 6. Differentiating trust from related concepts; 7. Adapting the definition of trust to different situations; Part III. Justification of Trust: 8. Justification of epistemic trust; 9. Justification of patients' trust in physicians; Part IV. Significance of Trust: 10. Instrumental utility of trust; 11. The moral value of trust; Part V. The Decline of Trust: 12. Reasons for the decline of trust; Part VI. Perspectives: 13. Can we restore trust? List of references; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of critical essays and personal reflections explores the insights provided by official statements of the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Caribbean. In so doing, it presents a critical reading of the corpus with a view to presenting its relevance to the regional and global conversation on matters of human flourishing.Trade Review"This volume serves as a reference point and model by which any new documents could be related to this collection, and would probably be cited as such a reference point in future years. Because there is no comparable book to this volume, it will remain the 'go-to' base for anyone who wants a brief but professional introduction to the local Roman Catholic response to some pressing Caribbean issues in the last part of the twentieth century and early years of the new millennium." - Fr. Paul Zilonka, C.P., The Passionists "This text is essentially a secondary reference that will help scholars as well as pastoral ministers sharpen their exegesis of the actual pastoral letters themselves and provoke new directions for scholarly research and homiletics." - John Francis Burke, Cabrini College, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: The Caribbean, Shaped by the Call to Justice and Peace; A.K.Perkins Personal Ruminations on the AEC Statement on Black Power; G.McLaughlin Background to the AEC Statement on Black Power; A.K.Perkins Justice and Peace in a New Caribbean Revisited; M.Rodrigues Situating True Freedom and Development: An Historical/Contextual Appreciation; P.Jordens A Response to the Statement on Homosexuality and Homosexual Behaviour; L.O.Shields Evangelization for a New Caribbean: A Renewed Ongoing Reflection; D.Wiezlen The Principle of Subsidiarity and Its Relevance to the Caribbean Today; P.Bunting & D.Roper Social Development and Reconciliation: The AEC Capital Punishment Document; P.McIsaac Stages of the Lifecycle, the Stages of Catechesis: The AEC Catechetical Statements; J.Porter Revisiting the Common Norms for Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse; C.Harvey Justice and Peace Shall Embrace: The AEC Pastoral on Crime and Violence; D.Chambers Eucharist and Hospitality: Reflections on Stewardship and the Revitalization of Parish Life in the Caribbean; G.Boodoo From Dogma to Pastoral Compassion: A Response to 'A Statement of the Antilles Episcopal Conference on HIV-AIDS'; R.Anthony Lewis Caring for the Earth & Plutonium Shipments: A Response to the Ecological Thought of the Antilles Episcopal Conference; C.Llanos We Are Called to Proclaim, Celebrate and Serve: The Pastoral Letter on the Gift of Life; S.Rose-Ann Walker Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an atheistic case against the legalization of assisted suicide. Critical of both sides of the argument, it questions the assumptions behind the discussion. Yuill shows that our attitudes towards suicide – not euthanasia – are most important to our attitudes towards assisted suicide.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword by Brendan O'Neill Introduction Defining the Terms An Analysis of the Key Arguments on Both Sides The Origins of the Right-To-Die Movement Thinking About Suicide For Abortion, Against Assisted Suicide The Libertarian Case Against Assisted Suicide Notes and References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.Trade Review"This book...is the best introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling now available." - Sri Lankan Daily News "The book is full of inspiring, thought provoking strategies which promote increased self-awareness and wellbeing...Therapists will find this book a valuable resource and certainly, in my opinion, worth investing in." - Wellbeing Mentor "Accessible to anyone with an interest in Buddhism, and useful to counselors and therapists, this wellresearched, well-documented book includes guidelines for readers, further reading, and notes." - CHOICETable of ContentsAuthor's Preface PART I 1. Buddhist Psychology and The Revolution in Cognitive Sciences 2. Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology: An Overview 3. The Psychology of Perception and Cognition 4. Psychology of Motivation 5. Emotions: Western Theoretical Orientations and Buddhism 6. Personality: Philosophical and Psychological Issues 7. Mental Health and Sickness 8. Mental-Wellbeing 9. Body-Mind Problem: Buddhist Contextualism 10. Towards A Holistic Psychology, Blending Thinking & Feeling 11. Buddhism as Contemplative Philosophy, Psychology and Ethics PART II 12. Nature of Counselling 13. Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Orientations 14. Exploring the Content and Methodology of Buddhist Meditation 15. Stress Management 16. Sadness 17. Grief 18. Anger Management 19. Addictions 20. Pride and Conceit: Emotions of Self-Assessment 21. Greed, Generosity and Altruism Chapter References & Footnotes Glossary of Buddhist Concepts in Pali Questions for the Class Room Index

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Book SynopsisThe Ethics of Creativity illuminates the thorny issues that arise when novel creative ideas collide with what we believe to be 'right' or 'good'. This book tackles questions of when creativity and ethics tend to coincide and when conflict, and how both might be harnessed to support a brighter future for all.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book argues that punishment's function is to communicate a message about an offenders' wrongdoing to society at large. It discusses both 'paradigmatic' cases of punishment, where a state punishes its own citizens, and non-paradigmatic cases such as the punishment of corporations and the punishment of war criminals by international tribunals.Table of ContentsPART I: THE PARADIGMATIC CASE 1. Punishment - Some Questions Philosophers Ask. 2. Punishment, Harsh Treatment And Suffering 3. Punishment As Expression: Who, What, To Whom? 4. Expression, Publicity and Harsh Treatment PART II: NON-PARADIGMATIC PUNISHMENTS 5. Perp-Walks as Punishment 6. Punishing War Crimes 7. Punishing Corporations 8. Punishing States

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Book SynopsisFor a long time, commentators viewed Sartre as one of Kant's significant twentieth-century critics. Recent research of their philosophies has discovered that Sartre's relation to Kant's work manifests an 'anxiety of influence', which masks more profound similarities.Trade ReviewBy John Russon, Guelph In my judgment this is a very good proposal, and the project is worth pursuing. This volume intends to map out the relatively uncharted domain of the relationship between philosophies of Kant and Sartre. While Kant is widely recognized as the founding figure of the tradition of Continental philosophy to which Sartre himself belongs, more direct connections between the figures are not widely studied. This work promises to demonstrate a broadly grounded compatibility between the two thinkers, documenting important connections between their approaches to subjectivity, metaphysics, ethics, and more. I think this is quite a worthwhile project, and will be of interest to scholars in Continental philosophy (primarily graduate students and faculty). The sequence of proposed topics of study, as articulated through the abstracts, seems to me to be very well designed to draw important connections between these two thinkers both at a very fundamental, theoretical level, (addressing such topics as the transcendental unity of appreception/pre-reflective cogito, temporality and reflection), and at the level of their most developed reflections on the deepest existential and ethical issues of human life, (addressing such topics as bad faith, happiness and evil). I think the topics are appropriately fundamental and comprehensive. I do not know many of the individual contributors (most of whom are centred in the UK), but the abstracts are very good, and attest to the high quality of the proposed contributions. I also think this book is quite original and distinctive: I do not know of any other volume that covers this important ground. I am quite confident that this will be an excellent volume and a worthwhile contribution to contemporary philosophical research. Author's Response I have two comments with regard to the review: one concerns the area of interest - the volume is not only designed to readers of Continental philosophy; all contributors write in an accessible style, which is common to both good analytic and continental philosophy, and some of them would define themselves as primarily analytic, although they may also write on the work of philosophers usually placed in the continental tradition. The second comment is about the aim of the volume - the volume aims to present some of the similarities between Kant and Sartre, but does this without neglecting their differences.Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION Kant and Sartre: Existentialism and Critical Philosophy; Jonathan Head et. al.PART II: METAPHYSICS1. (Self-)Consciousness and Transcendental Apperception; Sorin Baiasu2. Kant, Sartre and Temporality; Daniel Herbert3. The Quiet Power of the Imaginary; Thomas Flynn4. Kant and Sartre on Freedom; Christian OnofPART III: METAETHICS5. Sartre and Kant on Reflection and Freedom; Leslie Stevenson6. Action, Value and Autonomy: A Quasi-Sartrean View; Peter Poellner7. Kantian Radical Evil and Sartrean Bad Faith; Justin Alam8. The Pursuit of Happiness; Michelle DarnellPART IV: METAPHILOSOPHY9. Sartre: Transcendental Philosopher or Philosophical Therapist?; Katherine Morris10. The Transcendental Idealisms of Kant and Sartre; Richard Aquila

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an atheistic case against the legalization of assisted suicide. Critical of both sides of the argument, it questions the assumptions behind the discussion. Yuill shows that our attitudes towards suicide not euthanasia are most important to our attitudes towards assisted suicide.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword by Brendan O'Neill Introduction Defining the Terms An Analysis of the Key Arguments on Both Sides The Origins of the Right-To-Die Movement Thinking About Suicide For Abortion, Against Assisted Suicide The Libertarian Case Against Assisted Suicide Notes and References Index

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