Ethics for Disaster (Hardcover)

Ethics for Disaster addresses the moral aspects of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, plane crashes, Avian Flu pandemics, and other disasters. Naomi Zack explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society. By employing the moral systems of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics to analyze the consequences of recent natural disasters, Zack reveals the special plight of the poor, disabled, and infirm when tragedy strikes. Zack explores the political foundations of social contract theory and dignitarianism and invites readers to rethink the distinction between risk in normal times and risk in disaster. Using both real life and fictional examples, Zack forcefully argues for the preservation of normal moral principles in times of national crisis and emergency, stressing the moral obligation of both individuals and government in preparing for and responding to disaster..

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	Naomi Zack
Dimensions:	240 x 162 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-6494-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	0-7425-6494-0
Barcode:	9780742564947

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