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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
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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
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The author identifies and defines the features of traditional
utilitarian theories which account for their appeal, demonstrates
that no theory which is exclusively act-oriented can have all the
properties that ultilitarians have attempted to build into their
theories, and develops a new theory co-operative utilitarianism,
Philosophy in eighteenth-century Britain was diverse, vibrant, and
sophisticated. This was the age of Hume and Berkeley and Reid, of
Hutcheson and Kames and Smith, of Ferguson and Burke and
Wollstonecraft. Important and influential works were published in
every area of philosophy, from the theory of vision to theories of
political resistance, from the philosophy of language to accounts
of ways of governing the passions. The philosophers of
eighteenth-century Britain were enormously influential, in France,
in Italy, in Germany, and in America. Their ideas and arguments
remain a powerful presence in philosophy three centuries later.
This Oxford Handbook is the first book ever to provide
comprehensive coverage of the full range of philosophical writing
in Britain in the eighteenth century. It provides accounts of the
writings of all the major figures, but also puts those figures in
the context provided by a host of writers less well known today.
The book has five principal sections: 'Logic and Metaphysics', 'The
Passions', 'Morals', 'Criticism', and 'Politics'. Each section
comprises four chapters, providing detailed coverage of all of the
important aspects of its subject matter. There is also an
introductory section, with chapters on the general character of
philosophizing in eighteenth-century Britain, and a concluding
section on the important question of the relation at this time
between philosophy and religion. The authors of the chapters are
experts in their fields. They include philosophers, historians,
political theorists, and literary critics, and they teach in
colleges and universities in Britain, in Europe, and in North
America.
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.
Indispensable to the research practice carried out by so-called
"contracting researchers," who are often based in the Global North,
"facilitating researchers," often based in those conflict-affected
areas of the Global South that contracting researchers are
contracted to study, are usually the ones who truly regulate the
access and flow of knowledge. Yet as often as not, they are
referred to merely as 'fixers', with their contributions
systematically erased in final research texts. Facilitating
Researchers in Insecure Zones brings together first-hand accounts
by several facilitating or "brokering" researchers in three
settings afflicted by armed conflict--namely, DR Congo, Sierra
Leone and Jharkhand, India--in order to highlight the varied and
crucial roles they play. In so doing, this volume also bears
witness to the insecurities and resource-scarcities they have to
navigate in order to facilitate the research of others. Ultimately,
their experiences and insights point to more equitable fieldwork
and more collaborative processes of knowledge production. For its
first-hand accounts of fieldwork in insecure zones, as well as for
its diverse geographical and topical coverage, this book is a
must-read for researchers and students researching interested in
ethnographic and fieldwork methods and ethics, particularly as they
apply to conflicts and to research in the Global South.
This insightful book provides an analysis of the central ethical
issues that have arisen in combatting global terrorism and, in
particular, jihadist terrorist groups, notably Al Qaeda, Islamic
State and their affiliates. Chapters explore the theoretical
problems that arise in relation to terrorism, such as the
definition of terrorism and the concept of collective
responsibility, and consider specific ethical issues in
counter-terrorism. The book discusses a range of key topics
including targeted killing, enhanced interrogation of terrorists,
preventive detention, freedom of expression and terrorist content
on social media, bulk metadata collection and responding to
terrorist attacks that use weapons of mass destruction. It also
explores ethical issues that have often been neglected, such as
psychological warfare and stings. Taking a practical approach, the
book offers recommendations for resolving these ethical problems in
counter-terrorism. Integrating philosophical and legal analysis
with empirical evidence, this book will be critical reading for
scholars and students of human rights, international relations and
terrorism and security law. Its use of specific examples of
terrorist organisations, tactics and outcomes will also be valuable
for policy-makers in the field.
Creativity and Morality summarizes and integrates research on
creativity used to achieve bad or immoral ends. The book includes
the use of deception, novel ideas to commit wrongdoings across
contexts, including in organizations, the classroom and terrorism.
Morality is discussed from an individual perspective and relative
to broader sociocultural norms that allow people to believe actions
are justified. Chapters explore this research from an
interdisciplinary perspective, including from psychology,
philosophy, media studies, aesthetics and ethics.
Ethics: The Key Thinkers introduces the individuals who have
wrestled with core moral questions and shaped how we understand
ethics today, from what constitutes a good life to arguments about
what is right and wrong. Chapters are organised chronologically and
cover figures from a wide range of traditions in ancient, modern
and contemporary philosophy, explaining exactly how a particular
individual has changed the development of ethical theory as a
whole. Alongside chapters on Plato, Aristotle, Marx and Nietzsche,
this fully updated 2nd edition now provides: * A global approach to
the history of ethics, featuring new chapters on Confucian,
Buddhist and African thinkers * Further reading guides to the
latest writing on each thinker * A conclusion that looks ahead to
new directions in contemporary ethical theory For anyone looking to
better understand the ideas, people and debates behind one of
philosophy's most important subjects, Ethics: The Key Thinkers is
the ideal starting point.
Utilizing the ethos of human rights, this insightful book captures
the development of the moral imagination of these rights through
history, culture, politics, and society. Moving beyond the focus on
legal protections, it draws attention to the foundation and
understanding of rights from theoretical, philosophical, political,
psychological, and spiritual perspectives. The book surveys the
changing ethos of human rights in the modern world and traces its
recent histories and process of change, delineating the ethical,
moral, and intellectual shifts in the field. Chapters incorporate
and contribute to the debates around the ethics of care,
considering some of the more challenging philosophical and
practical questions. It highlights how human rights thinkers have
sought to translate the ideals that are embodied in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights into action and practice.
Interdisciplinary in nature, this book will be critical reading for
scholars and students of human rights, international relations, and
philosophy. Its focus on potential answers, approaches, and
practices to further the cause of human rights will also be useful
for activists, NGOs, and policy makers in these fields.
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