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The Ethics of Altruism (Paperback, annotated edition)
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The Ethics of Altruism (Paperback, annotated edition)
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'The chief problem of human life', wrote Auguste Comte, 'is the
subordination of egoism to altruism.' This collection examines the
nature and value of altruism as a moral virtue, restoring it to its
proper place at the centre of our moral and political thinking.
The first five essays in the collection explore the relationship
between altruism and other moral concepts such as self-interest,
autonomy, community and impartiality. The five essays in the second
part show how altruism is invoked in practical moral problems,
including aid to developing countries, the market for human body
parts, multiculturalism and the politics of recognition, and
medical ethics. Through these discussions, the central role of
altruism in moral thinking is brought into sharper focus.
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