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Real risk management is predicated on the eventuality of human
erraticism and therefore necessitates the design of resilient
systems, such as control measures, policies, procedures, processes,
rules, checklists, and protocols, to protect organizations against
unpredictability. However, these systems aren't enough to prevent
tragedies, they must be paired with an organizational culture that
drives employee understanding, adherence, questioning, and
enforcement of these systems. Success is conditioned on this
interdependent relationship, meaning employees do the right thing,
the right way every time, as they unequivocally support the
underlying rationale of their organizational systems, mission, and
purpose. This dynamic, inculcated way of thinking is intrinsic to
high-reliability organizations and should be the aspiration of all
executives, managers, and supervisors. Authors Gordon Graham and
Paul Fuller impart a wide range of practical information on
resilient systems- as these thoughtfully designed protocols, kept
up-to-date and properly implemented, serve to minimize
organizational risk in the water and wastewater industry. Features:
Offers guidance for organizations to maximize service, enhance
safety, and minimize liability. Presents fundamental background on
risk, systems, risk management, as well as factors leading to
industrial tragedies and how to avoid or mitigate them. Includes
practical examples to demonstrate the necessary steps to transform
a water facility into a highly reliable and safe organization.
Centering on organizational risk management, Practitioner's
Handbook of Risk Management for Water & Wastewater Systems
provides the investigative tools for risk assessments and
risk/frequency matrixes to effectively recognize and prioritize the
thousands of risks facing professionals working in the water and
wastewater industry today.
Theories of Ethics offers a comprehensive survey of the major
schools and figures in moral philosophy, from Socrates to the
present day. Written entirely in non-technical language, it aims to
be introductory without being elementary, so that readers may
quickly engage with selected readings from classic sources. The
writings of major philosophers are explained in a structured
exploration of recurrently important issues about right and wrong,
good and evil, social relations and religious meaning. This book is
a radical revision of Gordon Graham's Eight Theories of Ethics
(Routledge 2004). A hallmark of the new edition is the
incorporation of primary readings into the text itself, making the
book suitable as a stand-alone publication for any ethics course or
for anyone wanting to know the history and arguments or moral
philosophy. Primary sources include extracts from Aristotle, Camus,
Hume, Kant, Locke, Mill, Nietzsche, Plato, Reid, and Sartre, as
well as Aldo Leopold and James Lovelock. The new edition also
offers extended treatment of the objective/subjective debate,
social contract theory, Nietzsche on morality, recent
interpretations of Kant, the relation between morality and the
existence of God, and a full chapter on environmental ethics.
The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry is the first book to assess clearly, accessibly and forcefully the implications of the Internet. Exploring the tensions between the warnings of Neo-Luddites and the bright optimism of the Technophiles, Graham offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. This original and fascinating study takes us to the heart of questions that none of us can afford to ignore: how does the Internet affect our concepts of identity, moral anarchy, censorship, community, democracy, virtual reality and imagination? Free of jargon and full of stimulating ideas, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to think clearly and informatively about the complexities of our technological future.
'It's all in the genes'. Is this true, and if so, what is all in the genes? Genes: A Philosophical Inquiry is a crystal clear and highly informative guide to a debate none of us can afford to ignore. Beginning with a much-needed overview of the relationship between science and technology, Gordon Graham lucidly explains and assesses the most important and controversial aspects of the genes debate: Darwinian theory and its critics, the idea of the 'selfish' gene, evolutionary psychology, memes, genetic screening and modification, including the risks of cloning and 'designer' babies. He considers areas often left out of the genes debate, such as the environmental risks of genetic engineering and how we should think about genes in the wider context of debates on science, knowledge and religion. Gordon Graham asks whether genetic engineering might be introducing God back into the debate and whether the risks of a brave new genetic world outweigh the potential benefits. Essential reading for anyone interested in science, technology, and philosophy, Genes: A Philosophical Inquiry is ideal for those wanting to find out more about the ethical implications of genetics and the future of biotechnology.
Theories of Ethics offers a comprehensive survey of the major
schools and figures in moral philosophy, from Socrates to the
present day. Written entirely in non-technical language, it aims to
be introductory without being elementary, so that readers may
quickly engage with selected readings from classic sources. The
writings of major philosophers are explained in a structured
exploration of recurrently important issues about right and wrong,
good and evil, social relations and religious meaning. This book is
a radical revision of Gordon Graham's Eight Theories of Ethics
(Routledge 2004). A hallmark of the new edition is the
incorporation of primary readings into the text itself, making the
book suitable as a stand-alone publication for any ethics course or
for anyone wanting to know the history and arguments or moral
philosophy. Primary sources include extracts from Aristotle, Camus,
Hume, Kant, Locke, Mill, Nietzsche, Plato, Reid, and Sartre, as
well as Aldo Leopold and James Lovelock. The new edition also
offers extended treatment of the objective/subjective debate,
social contract theory, Nietzsche on morality, recent
interpretations of Kant, the relation between morality and the
existence of God, and a full chapter on environmental ethics.
At a time when religion and science are thought to be at
loggerheads, art is widely hailed as religion's natural spiritual
ally. Philosophy, Art, and Religion investigates the extent to
which this is true. It charts the way in which modern conceptions
of 'Art' often marginalize the sacred arts, construing choral and
instrumental music, painting and iconography, poetry, drama, and
architecture as 'applied' arts that necessarily fall short of the
ideal of 'art for art's sake'. Drawing on both history of art and
philosophical aesthetics, Graham sets out the historical context in
which the arts came to free themselves from religious patronage, in
order to conceptualize the cultural context in which religious art
currently finds itself. The book then relocates religious art
within the aesthetics of everyday life. Subsequent chapters
systematically explore each of the sacred arts, using a wide range
of illustrative examples to uncover the ways in which artworks can
illuminate religious faith, and religious content can lend artworks
a deeper dimension.
Genocide in Rwanda, multiple murder in Denver or Dunblane, the gruesome activities of serial killers--what makes these great evils, and why do they occur? In addressing such questions this book interconnects contemporary moral philosophy with recent work in New Testament scholarship. The conclusions to emerge are surprising. Gordon Graham argues that the inability of modernist thought to account satisfactorily for evil and its occurrence should not lead us to embrace an eclectic postmodernism, but to take seriously some unfashionable premodern conceptions--Satan, demonic possession, spiritual powers, cosmic battles. The book makes a powerful case for the rejection of humanism and naturalism, and for explaining the moral obligation to struggle against evil by reference to the New Testament's cosmic narrative.
Genocide in Rwanda, multiple murder in Denver or Dunblane, the gruesome activities of serial killers--what makes these great evils, and why do they occur? In addressing such questions this book interconnects contemporary moral philosophy with recent work in New Testament scholarship. The conclusions to emerge are surprising. Gordon Graham argues that the inability of modernist thought to account satisfactorily for evil and its occurrence should not lead us to embrace an eclectic postmodernism, but to take seriously some unfashionable premodern conceptions--Satan, demonic possession, spiritual powers, cosmic battles. The book makes a powerful case for the rejection of humanism and naturalism, and for explaining the moral obligation to struggle against evil by reference to the New Testament's cosmic narrative.
Philosophy of the Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible
introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of
art for the first time. The third edition is greatly enhanced by
new sections on art and beauty, modern art, Aristotle and
katharsis, and Hegel. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with
fresh material and extended discussions. As with previous editions,
the book:
- is jargon-free and will appeal to students of music, art
history and literature as well as philosophy
- looks at a wide range of the arts from film, painting and
architecture to fiction, music and poetry
- discusses a range of philosophical theories of thinkers such as
Hume, Kant, Gaender, Collingwood, Derrida, Hegel and Croce
- contains regular summaries and suggestions for further
reading.
Philosophy of the Arts presents a comprehensive and accessible
introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of
art for the first time. The third edition is greatly enhanced by
new sections on art and beauty, modern art, Aristotle and
katharsis, and Hegel. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with
fresh material and extended discussions. As with previous editions,
the book:
- is jargon-free and will appeal to students of music, art
history and literature as well as philosophy
- looks at a wide range of the arts from film, painting and
architecture to fiction, music and poetry
- discusses a range of philosophical theories of thinkers such as
Hume, Kant, Gaender, Collingwood, Derrida, Hegel and Croce
- contains regular summaries and suggestions for further
reading.
Beginning with Sir William Hamilton's revitalization of philosophy
in Scotland in the 1830s, this book takes up the theme of George
Davie's The Democratic Intellect and explores a century of debates
surrounding the identity and continuity of the Scottish
philosophical tradition. Alexander Bain, J F Ferrier, Thomas
Carlyle, Alexander Campbell Fraser, John Tulloch, Henry Jones,
Henry Calderwood, David Ritchie, and Andrew Seth Pringle-Pattison
are among the once prominent, but now neglected thinkers whose
reactions to Hume and Reid stimulated new currents of ideas. Graham
concludes by considering the relation between the Scottish
philosophical tradition and the twentieth-century philosopher John
Macmurray.
This essay contends that the gross imbalance of power in the modern
state is in need of justification and that democracy simply masks
this need with the illusion of popular sovereignty. The book points
out the emptiness of slogans like 'power to the people', as
individual votes do not affect the outcome of elections, but
concludes that democracy can contribute to civic education.
Although the argument is accessible to the general reader, it is
written within the European tradition of political philosophy, from
Plato to Rawls. The author is Regius Professor of Moral Philosophy
at the University of Aberdeen.
This is a revised and expanded version of the much praised short
book Universities: "The Recovery of An Idea". It contains chapters
on the history of universities; the value of university education;
the nature of research; the management and funding of universities
plus additional essays on such subjects as human nature and the
study of the humanities, interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary
study, information systems and the concept of a library, the
prospects for e-learning, reforming universities, intellectual
integrity and the realities of funding, and spiritual values and
the knowledge economy.
Research assessment exercises, teaching quality assessment, line
management, staff appraisal, student course evaluation,
modularization, student fees - these are all names of innovations
(and problems) - in modern British universities. How far do they
reflect a more conscientious approach to the effective promotion of
higher education, and how far do they constitute a significant
departure from traditional academic concerns and values? Using some
themes of Cardinal Newman's classic, "The Idea of a University as a
Springboard", this extended essay aims to address these questions.
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Brett Sprague's just out of jail. Reunited with his mum Sandra and
brothers Glenn and Stevie, he's ready to reclaim his life. But
things have changed while Brett's been inside. Girlfriend Michelle
may have moved on, Glenn's moved out and Stevie's about to be a
dad. As Brett's disruptive force takes hold, tensions flare and
Brett embarks on a drink-fuelled rampage, sweeping his brothers
along with him - with terrifying consequences. Twenty-one years
ago, audiences were lining the streets to see the original Griffin
production of The Boys. Since then, it's become a classic of the
Australian stage and screen, winning along its way an AWGIE and
four AFI Awards.
Critics acclaim Vol. 1 'I grew up playing sandlot baseball with
Gordon in Clinton (MA) North End. I learned then to expect the
unexpected from Gordon. He struck out often, but he was also always
capable of hitting the long ball. His memoirs tell of that
fearlessness." Leo F. McNamara, Professor of English, Emeritus,
University of Michigan; Lecturer in English and Irish Studies,
Queens University, Belfast and Trinity, Dublin 'Graham got me all
wrong in Volume 1 and I bet he'll tell more whoppers about me in
Volume 2. My lawyers and I will have to buy the book to see. What a
high school debate partner and college room-mate he turned out to
be." Sydney H. Schanberg, 1976 Pulitzer Prize Winner for
International Reporting, The New York Times, whose life experiences
are portrayed in the award-winning film, 'The Killing Fields"
'Gordie did indeed catch me with my pants down in Volume 1. But he
did at least give me credit for folding them up neatly to keep the
crease." 'Zip," Graham's team-mate on the undefeated Clinton
Massachusetts' Galloping Gaels football team of 1950
Critics acclaim Vol. 1 'I grew up playing sandlot baseball with
Gordon in Clinton (MA) North End. I learned then to expect the
unexpected from Gordon. He struck out often, but he was also always
capable of hitting the long ball. His memoirs tell of that
fearlessness." Leo F. McNamara, Professor of English, Emeritus,
University of Michigan; Lecturer in English and Irish Studies,
Queens University, Belfast and Trinity, Dublin 'Graham got me all
wrong in Volume 1 and I bet he'll tell more whoppers about me in
Volume 2. My lawyers and I will have to buy the book to see. What a
high school debate partner and college room-mate he turned out to
be." Sydney H. Schanberg, 1976 Pulitzer Prize Winner for
International Reporting, The New York Times, whose life experiences
are portrayed in the award-winning film, 'The Killing Fields"
'Gordie did indeed catch me with my pants down in Volume 1. But he
did at least give me credit for folding them up neatly to keep the
crease." 'Zip," Graham's team-mate on the undefeated Clinton
Massachusetts' Galloping Gaels football team of 1950
This is a revised and expanded version of the much praised short
book "Universities: The Recovery of An Idea". It contains chapters
on the history of universities, the value of university education,
the nature of research, the management and funding of universities,
plus additional essays on such subjects as human nature and the
study of the humanities, interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary
study, information systems and the concept of a library, the
prospects for e-learning, reforming universities, intellectual
integrity and the realities of funding, and spiritual values and
the knowledge economy.
At a time when religion and science are thought to be at
loggerheads, art is widely hailed as religion's natural spiritual
ally. Philosophy, Art, and Religion investigates the extent to
which this is true. It charts the way in which modern conceptions
of 'Art' often marginalize the sacred arts, construing choral and
instrumental music, painting and iconography, poetry, drama, and
architecture as 'applied' arts that necessarily fall short of the
ideal of 'art for art's sake'. Drawing on both history of art and
philosophical aesthetics, Graham sets out the historical context in
which the arts came to free themselves from religious patronage, in
order to conceptualize the cultural context in which religious art
currently finds itself. The book then relocates religious art
within the aesthetics of everyday life. Subsequent chapters
systematically explore each of the sacred arts, using a wide range
of illustrative examples to uncover the ways in which artworks can
illuminate religious faith, and religious content can lend artworks
a deeper dimension.
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