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ISE The Elements of Moral Philosophy (Paperback, 10th edition): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels ISE The Elements of Moral Philosophy (Paperback, 10th edition)
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels
R1,200 Discovery Miles 12 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors. **Available exclusively through McGraw-Hill Create (R), Discourses: A Database of Classical and Contemporary Readings for Philosophy by Donald C. Abel is an online collection of more than 450 readings that can be customized for your course.

Problems from Philosophy - An Introductory Text (Paperback, Fourth Edition): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels Problems from Philosophy - An Introductory Text (Paperback, Fourth Edition)
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels
R1,333 Discovery Miles 13 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Problems from Philosophy is an introduction to philosophy organized around the great philosophical problems the existence of God, the nature of the mind, human freedom, the limits of knowledge, and the truth about ethics. It begins by reflecting on the life of the first great philosopher, Socrates. Then it takes up the fundamental question of whether God exists. Next comes a discussion of death and the soul, which leads to a chapter about persons. The later chapters of the book are about whether objective knowledge is possible in science and ethics. Each chapter is self-contained and may be read independently of the others. Problems from Philosophy represents the final work of author and philosopher James Rachels. In it, he brings the same liveliness and clarity to the introduction of philosophy that he brings to his best-selling ethics text, The Elements of Moral Philosophy. The second and third edition have been revised by Rachels' son Stuart, who carefully has carefully refined his father's work to further strengthen its clarity and accessibility.

Can Ethics Provide Answers? - And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy (Hardcover, New): James Rachels Can Ethics Provide Answers? - And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy (Hardcover, New)
James Rachels
R3,227 Discovery Miles 32 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. Rachels argues that, rather than simply expressing societal conventions, moral philosophy can subvert received opinion and replace it with something better. Combining a concern for ethical theory with a discussion of practical moral issues such as euthanasia, the rights of animals, privacy, and affirmative action. Can Ethics Provide Answers is an excellent collection for students, scholars, and anyone concerned with the degree to which our principles can guide our policies.

Can Ethics Provide Answers? - And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy (Paperback, New): James Rachels Can Ethics Provide Answers? - And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy (Paperback, New)
James Rachels
R1,115 Discovery Miles 11 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. Rachels argues that, rather than simply expressing societal conventions, moral philosophy can subvert received opinion and replace it with something better. Combining a concern for ethical theory with a discussion of practical moral issues such as euthanasia, the rights of animals, privacy, and affirmative action. Can Ethics Provide Answers is an excellent collection for students, scholars, and anyone concerned with the degree to which our principles can guide our policies.

The Man from the Train - Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer (Paperback): Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James The Man from the Train - Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer (Paperback)
Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James
R513 R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Save R77 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An Edgar Award finalist for Best Fact Crime, this "impressive...open-eyed investigative inquiry wrapped within a cultural history of rural America" (The Wall Street Journal) shows legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applying his analytical acumen to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the deadliest serial killers in American history. Between 1898 and 1912, families across the country were bludgeoned in their sleep with the blunt side of an axe. Jewelry and valuables were left in plain sight, bodies were piled together, faces covered with cloth. Some of these cases, like the infamous Villasca, Iowa, murders, received national attention. But few people believed the crimes were related. And fewer still would realize that all of these families lived within walking distance to a train station. When celebrated baseball statistician and true crime expert Bill James first learned about these horrors, he began to investigate others that might fit the same pattern. Applying the same know-how he brings to his legendary baseball analysis, he empirically determined which crimes were committed by the same person. Then after sifting through thousands of local newspapers, court transcripts, and public records, he and his daughter Rachel made an astonishing discovery: they learned the true identity of this monstrous criminal. In turn, they uncovered one of the deadliest serial killers in America. Riveting and immersive, with writing as sharp as the cold side of an axe, The Man from the Train paints a vivid, psychologically perceptive portrait of America at the dawn of the twentieth century, when crime was regarded as a local problem, and opportunistic private detectives exploited a dysfunctional judicial system. James shows how these cultural factors enabled such an unspeakable series of crimes to occur, and his groundbreaking approach to true crime will convince skeptics, amaze aficionados, and change the way we view criminal history.

The Right Thing to Do - Readings in Moral Philosophy (Paperback, Eighth Edition): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels The Right Thing to Do - Readings in Moral Philosophy (Paperback, Eighth Edition)
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels
R1,783 Discovery Miles 17 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in its eighth edition, James Rachels' and Stuart Rachels' The Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy continues its legacy of providing students a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays from historical and contemporary perspectives. Introductory essays by James Rachels and foundational readings in moral theory provide a base from which students can engage with the updated selection of essays on pressing issues. New to the Eighth Edition: From gun rights to the opioid crisis to racial equality, these new essays bring questions of moral philosophy into the daily lives of today's students. 1. A Death at Penn State, by Caitlin Flanagan 2. The Opioid Crisis, As Lived in West Virginia, by Margaret Talbot 3. Is Doping Wrong?, by Peter Singer 4. The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates 5. Why Guns Shouldn't Be Outlawed, by Michael Huemer 6. Is Taxation Theft?, by Michael Huemer 7. Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It Can't Save Your Life?, by Atul Gawande 8. The Meaning of Life, by Richard Taylor

Ethical Theory 1 - The Question of Objectivity (Paperback, New): James Rachels Ethical Theory 1 - The Question of Objectivity (Paperback, New)
James Rachels
R1,092 Discovery Miles 10 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The aim of this series is to bring together important recent writings in major areas of philosophical inquiry, selected from a variety of sources, mostly periodicals, which may not be conveniently available to the university student or the general reader. The editor of each volume contributes an introductory essay on the items chosen and on the questions with which they deal. A selective bibliography is appended as a guide to further reading.

Ethical Theory 1: The Question of Objectivity deals with the question of objectivity in ethics and the viability of moral realism, focusing on what moral judgments mean, whether morality can be objective, and whether there are any such things as moral facts. It includes a clearly written, substantial, and critical introduction guiding the beginner through the intricacies of the subject.

Ethical Theory 2: Theories about How We Should Live deals with philosophical theories about how we ought to live, including utilitarianism, social contract theory, rights theory, virtue theory, and the 'New Kantianism'. It includes a clearly written, substantial, and critical introduction guiding the beginner through the intricacies of the subject.

Ethical Theory Volumes 1 and 2 together provide an overview of contemporary moral philosophy, reprinting classic and contemporary articles, many of which are not otherwise readily available.

Ethical Theory 2 - Theories About How We Should Live (Paperback): James Rachels Ethical Theory 2 - Theories About How We Should Live (Paperback)
James Rachels
R1,745 Discovery Miles 17 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The latest in the successful Oxford Readings in Philosophy series, Ethical Theory Volumes 1 and 2 together provide an overview of contemporary moral philosophy. The first volume deals with the question of objectivity in ethics and the viability of moral realism. This second volume deals with philosophical theories about how we ought to live, including utilitarianism, social contract theory, rights theory, virtue theory, and the New Kantianism. Both volumes include a clearly written, substantial, and critical introduction guiding the beginner through the intricacies of the subject and reprints classic and contemporary articles, many of which are not otherwise readily available.

Created from Animals - The Moral Implications of Darwinism (Paperback, New ed): James Rachels Created from Animals - The Moral Implications of Darwinism (Paperback, New ed)
James Rachels
R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Western philosophy and religion, James Rachels argues, have been shaken by the implications of Darwin's work, most notably the controversial idea that humans are simply a more complex kind of animal. Here, Rachels assesses a number of studies that suggest how closely humans are linked to other primates in behavior, and then goes on to show how this idea undercuts the work of many prominent philosophers.

Created from Animals offers a provocative look at how Darwinian evolution undermines many tenets of traditional philosophy and religion. Rachels begins by examining Darwin's own life and work, presenting an astonishingly vivid and compressed biography. We see Darwin's studies of the psychological links in evolution (such as emotions in dogs, and the "mental powers" of worms), and how he addressed the moral implications of his work, especially in his concern for the welfare of animals. Rachels goes on to present a lively and accessible survey of the controversies that followed in Darwin's wake, ranging from Herbert Spencer's Social Darwinism to Edward O. Wilson's sociobiology, and discusses how the work of such influential intellects as Descartes, Hume, Kant, T.H. Huxley, Henri Bergson, B.F. Skinner, and Stephen Jay Gould has contributed to--or been overthrown by--evolutionary science.

With this sweeping survey of the arguments, the philosophers, and the deep implications surrounding Darwinism, Rachels lays the foundations for a new view of morality. Virbrantly written and provocatively argued, Created from Animals offers a new perspective on issues ranging from suicide to euthanasia to animal rights.

Eluder (Paperback): Hank James, Rachel Wifall Eluder (Paperback)
Hank James, Rachel Wifall
R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters, Archaeological and Historical Relating to the Isle of Wight;; Volume 2 (Hardcover): Edward Boucher James, Rachel... Letters, Archaeological and Historical Relating to the Isle of Wight;; Volume 2 (Hardcover)
Edward Boucher James, Rachel Boucher James
R1,261 Discovery Miles 12 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Skin Deep (Paperback): Monique O. James, Rachel Louise Dove Skin Deep (Paperback)
Monique O. James, Rachel Louise Dove; Ash X'Connor
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow... Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow (R. B. James). [With a biographical sketch.] (Paperback)
Edward Boucher James, Rachel Boucher James
R1,010 Discovery Miles 10 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Title: Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow (R. B. James). With a biographical sketch.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library James, Edward Boucher; James, Rachel Boucher; 1896. 2 vol.; 8 . 010349.f.7.

Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow... Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow (R. B. James). [With a biographical sketch.] (Paperback)
Edward Boucher James, Rachel Boucher James
R1,039 Discovery Miles 10 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Title: Letters archaeological and historical relating to the Isle of Wight. By ... E. B. James ... Collected and arranged by his widow (R. B. James). With a biographical sketch.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library James, Edward Boucher; James, Rachel Boucher; 1896. 2 vol.; 8 . 010349.f.7.

Mr. Clavi Chord (Paperback): Trilby James Mr. Clavi Chord (Paperback)
Trilby James; Illustrated by Rachel Long
R288 Discovery Miles 2 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A cat and a mouse get a music lesson from Mr. Clavi Chord, a talking piano. The lesson teaches about musical scales and Mozart.

The Elements of Moral Philosophy (Paperback, 6th Revised edition): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels The Elements of Moral Philosophy (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels
Sold By Aristata Bookshop - Fulfilled by Loot
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the major moral theories, always illustrating abstract ideas with concrete examples. Separate, self-contained chapters examine such theories as Egoism, Kantianism, Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and the Social Contract Theory. Through this conceptual framework, the text addresses timely and provocative issues, including abortion, racism, euthanasia, poverty, marijuana, homosexuality, the death penalty, and vegetarianism. The text's versatility makes it an ideal choice for use not only in ethical theory courses, but also in applied ethics courses of all kinds.

The Legacy of Socrates - Essays in Moral Philosophy (Hardcover): James Rachels The Legacy of Socrates - Essays in Moral Philosophy (Hardcover)
James Rachels; Edited by Stuart Rachels
R1,891 Discovery Miles 18 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

James Rachels's philosophical writings address key questions of contemporary life and the classic dilemmas of moral philosophy. A leading figure in the development of applied ethics, James Rachels became an influential and sometimes controversial thinker on issues concerning animal rights, euthanasia, bioethics, and moral objectivity. This final collection of James Rachels's work brings together fourteen essays that best summarize Rachels's philosophical positions. The essays also shed new light on the depth and breadth of Rachels's work and its importance for contemporary philosophy.

Written in Rachels's characteristically lucid, literary prose, these essays address the relationship between morality and reason, the duty to relieve both human and animal suffering, the independence of morality from religion, the rejection of relativism and egoism, and the role of ethics in a democratic society. Rachels offers an argument for vegetarianism, examines a controversial case involving a surrogate mother, and speculates on the ethics of political killing. Other essays range from Rachels's interpretation of Nietzsche's philosophy to his appreciation of movies.

Rachels was a strong believer in the ability of moral philosophy to improve our lives. This collection, which brings these important works together for the first time, is a testament to both the value of moral philosophy in understanding our world and the richness of Rachels's contributions to this understanding.

Gen Combo Looseleaf the Elements of Moral Philosophy; Connect Access Card (Loose-leaf, 9th ed.): James Rachels, Stuart Rachels Gen Combo Looseleaf the Elements of Moral Philosophy; Connect Access Card (Loose-leaf, 9th ed.)
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels
R3,032 Discovery Miles 30 320 Out of stock
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