|
|
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
So long as large segments of humanity are suffering chronic poverty
and are dying from treatable diseases, organized giving can save or
enhance millions of lives. With the law providing little guidance,
ethics has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the
philanthropic practices of individuals, foundations, NGOs,
governments, and international agencies are morally sound and
effective. In Giving Well: The Ethics of Philanthropy, an
accomplished trio of editors bring together an international group
of distinguished philosophers, social scientists, lawyers and
practitioners to identify and address the most urgent moral
questions arising today in the practice of philanthropy. The topics
discussed include the psychology of giving, the reasons for and
against a duty to give, the accountability of NGOs and foundations,
the questionable marketing practices of some NGOs, the moral
priorities that should inform NGO decisions about how to target and
design their projects, the good and bad effects of aid, and the
charitable tax deduction along with the water's edge policy now
limiting its reach. This ground-breaking volume can help bring our
practice of charity closer to meeting the vital needs of the
millions worldwide who depend on voluntary contributions for their
very lives.
Data Ethics of Power takes a reflective and fresh look at the
ethical implications of transforming everyday life and the world
through the effortless, costless, and seamless accumulation of
extra layers of data. By shedding light on the constant tensions
that exist between ethical principles and the interests invested in
this socio-technical transformation, the book bridges the theory
and practice divide in the study of the power dynamics that
underpin these processes of the digitalization of the world. Gry
Hasselbalch expertly draws on nearly two decades of experience in
the field, and key literature, to advance a better understanding of
the challenges faced by big data and AI developers. She provides an
innovative ethical framework for studying and governing Big-Data
and Artificial Intelligence. Offering both a historical account and
a theoretical analysis of power dynamics and their ethical
implications, as well as incisive ideas to guide future research
and governance practices, the book makes a significant contribution
to the establishment of an emerging data and AI ethics discipline.
This timely book is a must-read for scholars studying AI, data, and
technology ethics. Policymakers in the regulatory, governance,
public administration, and management sectors will find the
practical proposals for a human-centric approach to big data and AI
to be a valuable resource for revising and developing future
policies.
In Norms in the Wild, distinguished philosopher Cristina Bicchieri
argues that when it comes to human behavior, social scientists
place too much stress on rational deliberation. In fact, she says,
many choices occur without much deliberation at all. Two people
passing in a corridor automatically negotiate their shared space;
cars at an intersection obey traffic signals; we choose clothing
based on our instincts for what is considered appropriate.
Bicchieri's theory of social norms accounts for these automatic
components of coordination, where individuals react automatically
to cues that focus their attention on what the norm is in that
situation. Social norms thus act as rules for making choices in a
social world where people expect others - often unconsciously - to
follow the same rule. Some norms enable seamless social
co-operation, while others are less beneficial to human
flourishing. Bicchieri is famous for her interdisciplinary work on
game theory and most recently her work on social norms, and Norms
in the Wild represents her latest challenge to many of the
fundamental assumptions of the social sciences. Bicchieri's work
has broad implications not only for understanding human behavior,
but for changing it for better outcomes. People have a strongly
conditioned preference for following social norms, but that also
means that manipulating their expectations can cause major
behavioral changes. Bicchieri has been working recently with UNICEF
and other NGO's to explore the applicability of her views to issues
of human rights around the world. Is it possible to change social
expectations around forced marriage, genital mutilations, and
public health practices like vaccinations and sanitation? If so,
how? What tools might we use? This short book explores how social
norms work, and how changing them - changing preferences, beliefs,
and especially social expectations - can potentially improve lives
all around the world. It will appeal to an unusually broad range of
readers including philosophers, psychologists and others in
behavioral sciences, and anyone involved in public policy or at
NGOs.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
|
|