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This book contains diverse and critical reflections on Richard
Rorty's contributions to ethics, an aspect of his thought that has
been relatively neglected. Together, they demonstrate that Rorty
offers a compelling and coherent ethical vision. The book's
chapters, grouped thematically, explore Rorty's emphasis on the
importance of moral imagination, social relations, language, and
literature as instrumental for ethical self-transformation, as well
as for strengthening what Rorty called "social hope," which entails
constant work toward a more democratic, inclusive, and cosmopolitan
society and world. Several contributors address the ethical
implications of Rorty's commitment to a vision of political
liberalism without philosophical foundations. Others offer critical
examinations of Rorty's claim that our private or individual
projects of self-creation can or should be held apart from our
public goals of ameliorating social conditions and reducing cruelty
and suffering. Some contributors explore hurdles that impede the
practical applications of certain of Rorty's ideas. The Ethics of
Richard Rorty will appeal to scholars and advanced students
interested in American philosophy and ethics.
Richard Rorty was one of the most controversial and influential
philosophers of the late twentieth century. McClean re-evaluates
Rorty's work in the light of his liberal cosmopolitan outlook,
showing how it can be applied to a range of social and political
issues.
McClean argues that a collective move towards stewardship within
the financial industry is necessary to restore ethical behaviour
and public confidence. Drawing on practical examples and offering
new policy recommendations, this unique philosophical study paints
a picture of what a truly ethical trading culture of the future
might look like.
McClean argues that a collective move towards stewardship within
the financial industry is necessary to restore ethical behaviour
and public confidence. Drawing on practical examples and offering
new policy recommendations, this unique philosophical study paints
a picture of what a truly ethical trading culture of the future
might look like.
Richard Rorty was one of the most controversial and influential
philosophers of the late twentieth century. McClean re-evaluates
Rorty's work in the light of his liberal cosmopolitan outlook,
showing how it can be applied to a range of social and political
issues.
Understanding and Combating Global Corruption: A Reader provides
students and anti-corruption thinkers and activists with a
collection of essays by accomplished scholars and thinkers from
around the world. The essays challenge readers to think through
issues associated with global corruption, in both commerce and
government, with reference to particular forms of corruption such
as bribery and fraud, as well as to systemic or systematic abuses
of power or authority. In the opening reading, students learn that
the term "corruption" has a broad definition that is not limited to
quid pro quo transactions, but can also involve betrayals of trust
and failures to render honest services on behalf of stakeholders.
Additional readings examine the various forms of corruption that
have developed within the United States throughout the country's
history, and how that corruption was mitigated or ablated by
government officials acting in the public interest. Students
explore cases of corruption from other countries, including Brazil
and Nigeria. The text closes with a philosophical argument that a
"whole-of-society approach" could help countries move toward
eradicating corruption. Featuring enlightening and
thought-provoking readings, Understanding and Combating Global
Corruption is an ideal resource for courses in business and
professional ethics.
The Integrated Ethics Reader: Reconnecting Thought, Emotion, and
Reverence in a World on the Brink immerses students in astute and
insightful essays by accomplished scholars and thinkers. The essays
challenge readers to think through the important ethical and
political issues of our time holistically. Through a series of
cross-references and brief introductions, the text places the
essays, seemingly about unrelated subjects, in conversation with
one another. Over the course of 12 chapters, students gain new
insights about politics, international relations, climate change,
business conduct, the environment, and the need to push past theory
to make room for the human heart as we face the difficult problems
of our time. Throughout, readers are encouraged to carefully
consider the ongoing conversations and debates on these issues,
participate in further inquiry and deep reflection, and finally,
consider how policy-both domestic and international-might be forged
or improved. The revised first edition features new readings and
coverage on the topic of artificial intelligence. Presenting a new,
highly contemporary approach to ethics, The Integrated Ethics
Reader is an ideal resource for courses in philosophy, political
science, sociology, international relations, ethics, and public
policy and administration.
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