101 Ethical Dilemmas by Martin Cohen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: 101 Ethical Dilemmas by Martin Cohen From overcrowded lifeboats to the censors pen, Martin Cohens stimulating and amusing dilemmas will have you scratching your head and laughing out loud in equal measure. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Will meat eaters get into heaven? Do trees have rights? Is it ever right to design a baby? What would you do? Would you always do the right thing? Is there a right thing? In this second edition of his thought-provoking and highly engaging introduction to ethics, Martin Cohen brings us eleven brand new ethical dilemmas including:The Dodgy Donor ClinicThe Famous Footbridge DilemmaThe Human Canonball.From overcrowded lifeboats to the censors pen, Martin Cohens stimulating and amusing dilemmas reveal the subtleties, complexities and contradictions that make up the rich tapestry of ethics. From DIY babies and breeding experiments to Twinkies courtroom drama and Newgate Prison, there is a dilemma for everyone. This book may not help you become a good person, but at least you will have had a good think about it. Author Biography Martin Cohen is editor of The Philosopher, the journal of the Philosophical Society of England, lecturer and a successful philosophy author and journalist. His bestselling 101 Philosophy Problems, 3rd edition, is also published by Routledge Table of Contents Forward! How to Use This Book. The Dilemmas: Four Dodgy Dilemmas to Get Started With. And Three Personal Dilemmas Which Maybe a Business Ethics Course Could Help With. Three Tricky Trolley Dilemmas (That Need to be Solved Together). The Descent Begins. Some Pretty Ancient Dilemmas. Anti-Social Dilemmas. A Large Dose of Medical Ethics. The Censors Dilemma. Business Week: Dilemmas from Business Ethics (With the Emphasis on Business). And Another Dilemma for Business Ethics (With the Emphasis on Ethics). A Pentad of Stories: Searching for Divine Justice. Some Monkey Business. Searching for the Good Life. Watching Brief. The Vegetarians Dilemma. Ethically Suspect Fairy Tales. Stories of Relativia. War Ethics. Environmental Ethics. Money Matters. Legal Dilemmas: Rough Justice. Environmental Ethics. Some Really Rather Implausible. Ethical Dilemmas That Could Only Happen in the Movies. And What do They Tell Us About Ethical Decision Making Anyway? Nearly at the Ends if Not the Means. Discussions. Glossary. Notes and Cuttings. Further Reading Review The book starts with the warning that it is not a guidebook for ethical living. What it does do is plant hundreds of more ethical questions in your mind, fulfilling its role as a light hearted, lively introduction to the subject of ethical philosophy. It may not make you a better person or resolve all your problems, but its a great work out for your brain! -- "Get Ethical.com" "101 Ethical Dilemmas" ... is a chatty, jokey journey through philosophical dilemmas ancient and modern ... the philosophy is the real thing. -- "New Scientist" "101 Ethical Dilemmas" is the natural sequal to that wonderful book ["101 Philosophy Problems"] ... its entertainment that trains you to think more intelligently about discerning right and wrong and about how you choose to act. -- "Fish.co.uk" Martin Cohen does a good job of weaving some intriguing stories and classic philosophical ideas and arguments into the discussions. -- "James Ladyman, senior lecturer in philosophy, Bristol University, The Times Higher Education Supplement" Long Description P Will meat eaters get into heaven? Do trees have rights? Is it ever right to design a baby? What would you do? Would you always do the right thing? IS there a right thing? In this second edition of his thought-provoking and highly engaging introduction to ethics, Martin Cohen brings us eleven brand new ethical dilemmas including: /P UL LI The Dodgy Donor Clinic /LI LI The Famous Footbridge Dilemma /LI LI The Human Canonball. /LI /UL P From overcrowded lifeboats to the censors pen, Martin Cohens stimulating and amusing dilemmas reveal the subtleties, complexities and contradictions that make up the rich tapestry of ethics. From DIY babies and breeding experiments to Twinkies courtroom drama and Newgate Prison, there is a dilemma for everyone. Dilemmas from the worlds of medical, business, legal and war ethics; dilemmas in the shape of beautiful and ugly sisters, frogs, kings, ancient volcanic islands and suspiciously exotic villages. This book may not help you become a good person, but at least you will have had a good think about it. /P Review Quote 101 Ethical Dilemmas... is a chatty, jokey journey through philosophical dilemmas ancient and modern ... the philosophy is the real thing. Details ISBN0415403995 Author Martin Cohen Short Title 101 ETHICAL DILEMMAS 2/E Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0415403995 ISBN-13 9780415403993 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 170 Year 2007 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780415261265 DOI 10.1604/9780415403993 UK Release Date 2007-02-06 AU Release Date 2007-02-06 NZ Release Date 2007-02-06 Pages 396 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2007-02-06 Alternative 9780415404006 Illustrations 6 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and white; 20 Illustrations, black and white Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161064930;

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