At the mid-point of the twentieth century, many philosophers in
the English-speaking world regarded political and moral philosophy
as all but moribund. Thinkers influenced by logical positivism
believe that ethical statements are merely disguised expressions of
individual emotion lacking propositional force, or that the
conditions for the validation of ethical statements could not be
specified, or that their content, however humanly meaningful, is
inexpressible.
Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy presents thirty-four
articles written by research scholars numerous fields-philosophy,
political theory, medicine, law, biology, economics, ecology and
sociology-treating a broad range of topics in practical philosophy.
The Institute for Philosophy and Public Affairs has been home for
these ideas, pioneering a distinctive method of conducting inquiry
into the moral dimensions of public life, and contributing to
public discussion and deliberation. Members of the Institute reject
the idea that public philosophy means reaching into the
philosopher's tool-kit and "applying" prefabricated theories to
particular problems. They set in motion a dialogue between the
distinctive moral features of practical problems and the more
general moral theories or considerations that seem most likely to
elucidate these problems.
The volume is divided into five areas: "Politics, Civic Life,
and Moral Education"; "Diversity, Identity, and Equal Opportunity";
"Human Rights, Development Ethics, and International Justice";
"Biotechnology, Genetic Research, and Health Policy"; and "Natural
Environment, Human Communities."
Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy presents empirical
data and philosophical arguments with the intention of informing
public policy and public deliberation. Scholars as well as graduate
and undergraduate students are certain to find it useful to their
research work.
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