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Bird on an Ethics Wire

Author : Margaret Somerville
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773598154
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Bird on an Ethics Wire by : Margaret Somerville

Download or read book Bird on an Ethics Wire written by Margaret Somerville and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our physical ecosystem is not indestructible and we have obligations to hold it in trust for future generations. The same is true of our metaphysical ecosystem - the values, principles, attitudes, beliefs, and shared stories on which we have founded our society. In Bird on an Ethics Wire, Margaret Somerville explores the values needed to maintain a world that reasonable people would want to live in and pass on to their descendants. Somerville addresses the conflicts between people who espouse "progressive" values and those who uphold "traditional" ones by casting her attention on the debates surrounding "birth" (abortion and reproductive technologies) and "death" (euthanasia) and shows how words are often used as weapons. She proposes that we should seek to experience amazement, wonder, and awe to enrich our lives and help us to find meaning. Such experiences, Somerville believes, can change how we see the world and live our lives, and affect the decisions we make, especially regarding values and ethics. They can help us to cope with physical or existential suffering, and ultimately put us in touch with the sacred - in either its secular or religious form - which protects what we must not destroy. Experiencing amazement, wonder, and awe, Somerville concludes, can also generate hope, without which our spirit dies. Both individuals and societies need hope, a sense of connection to the future, if the world is to make the best decisions about values in the battles that constitute the current culture wars.

Ethical Canary

Author : Margaret A. Somerville
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 9780773527843
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (278 download)

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Book Synopsis Ethical Canary by : Margaret A. Somerville

Download or read book Ethical Canary written by Margaret A. Somerville and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2004 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses such topics as "cloning, genetically modifying food, mapping human chromosomes, and using animal organs for human transplants." Provides an "engaged--and engaging--answer to one of our era's most difficult questions: should society set ethical limits on scientific advances?"

The Ethical Imagination

Author : Margaret A. Somerville
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 077353489X
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis The Ethical Imagination by : Margaret A. Somerville

Download or read book The Ethical Imagination written by Margaret A. Somerville and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2009 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing a boundary-crossing ethics by paying attention to our stories, myths, and moral intuition.

Computational Neurosurgery

Author : Antonio Di Ieva
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031648927
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Computational Neurosurgery written by Antonio Di Ieva and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

How to Know the Birds

Author : Ted Floyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1426220030
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book How to Know the Birds written by Ted Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

Business Ethics

Author : Mark S. Schwartz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118393430
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Business Ethics written by Mark S. Schwartz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach presents a practical decision-making framework to aid in the identification, understanding, and resolution of complex ethical dilemmas in the workplace. Focuses exclusively on three basic aspects of ethical decision making and behavior—how it actually takes place, how it should take place, and how it can be improved Uses real-life examples of moral temptations and personal ethical dilemmas faced by employees and managers Discusses the biases, psychological tendencies, moral rationalizations, and impact of self-interest as impediments to proper ethical decision making Includes relevant examples of ethical misconduct and scandals appearing in the news media

The 2015 Gasson Lecturers

Author : Frank Brennan
Publisher : ATF Press
ISBN 13 : 1925232646
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book The 2015 Gasson Lecturers written by Frank Brennan and published by ATF Press. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these Gasson Lectures, Frank Brennan addresses various contested contemporary issues such as church-state relations, physician assisted suicide and national border protection. He writes, I hope that these lectures can help persons of all faiths and none maintain what Pope John Paul II, when addressing the Italian Parliament, called "a convinced and pondered trust in the heritage of virtues and values handed down by your forebears". In these lectures I have drawn much inspiration from Pope Francis who travelled to the island of Lampedusa to speak boldly and prophetically about the plight of asylum seekers coming across the Mediterranean Sea in search of new life. Before offering his blessing and casting a wreath on the waters, Francis asked, "Who is responsible for the blood of these brothers and sisters of ours?" In these lectures, I seek to draw on my own religious tradition to answer that question to the satisfaction of persons of all faiths and none, and in the many precarious situations in which people find themselves, especially at the borders of life and of nation states.'

How Local Governments Govern Culture War Conflicts

Author : Mark Chou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108864589
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book How Local Governments Govern Culture War Conflicts written by Mark Chou and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While local governments have traditionally been thought relatively powerless and unpolitical, this has been rapidly changing. Recent years have seen local governments jump headfirst into a range of so-called culture war conflicts like those concerning LGBTI rights, refugee protection, and climate change. Using the Australia Day and Columbus Day controversies as case studies, this Element rejuvenates research on how local governments respond to culture war conflicts, documenting new fronts in the culture wars as well as the changing face of local government. In doing this, this Element extends foundational research by advancing four new categories of responsiveness that scholars and practitioners can employ to better understand the varied roles local governments play in contentious culture war conflicts.

Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society. Volume 39 (2018)

Author : ATF Press
Publisher : ATF Press
ISBN 13 : 1925872505
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (258 download)

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Book Synopsis Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society. Volume 39 (2018) by : ATF Press

Download or read book Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society. Volume 39 (2018) written by ATF Press and published by ATF Press. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on Catholic Church history in Australia by lookimg at certain figures (Archdeacon John McEencroe, Lwesi Harding, Bishop Chalres Henry Davis, Cardonal Gilroy) as well as themes: Catholc Social Justice and parliamentary politics, humanae vitae and Tridentine clericalism, and the emergence of Catholic education offices.

The Web of Life

Author : Glenn C. Taylor
Publisher : Word Alive Press
ISBN 13 : 1486613640
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (866 download)

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Download or read book The Web of Life written by Glenn C. Taylor and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Life is about relationships, good and bad.

Individualism may feel strong. In reality, it’s much weaker than when we stand together.

Much of the joy of life comes from the manner in which others touch our lives. Do you remember the last time someone touched your life with a word of encouragement? Your response may have been a smile or a sense of joy. Not all touches are like that. Some people touch our lives with pain through hurtful comments, insinuation, or even lies.

Solomon declared that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Our conversations are a key contributor to the effects we have on one another. This book is an invitation to explore the impact of others on us and our influence on them. It takes courage to nurture others and accept their nurturing. Communication coupled with action is the key to growth when we’ve experienced God as the source of our spiritual lives in Christ.

“Glenn Taylor’s writing on the subject of healthy relationships is the outcome [of] a lifelong commitment to living fully into all aspects of life. As a result, this book has deep roots and a solid foundation. I commend it to you.”
—Dr. Rod Wilson, Vancouver, B.C.

“There is no substitute for a firsthand witness. This is as true today as it was for the Resurrection. This book is the direct result of a truly empathetic faithful witness… This is a must read for anyone who is involved in ministry, counseling, or leadership of any kind.”
—James Tughan, Canadian Artist, Oakville, Ontario

“I believe the chapter on the importance of the community of faith as a place for receiving love, nurture, and healing meets a critical need in our disconnected society.”
—Marvin Brubacher, Director of MentorLink Canada

Physical Therapy Ethics

Author : Donald L Gabard
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803625014
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Physical Therapy Ethics written by Donald L Gabard and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded 2nd Edition offers physical therapists the tools they need as they confront the ethical dilemmas and moral controversies that they will encounter in professional practice. At the same time, it stimulates reflection on the moral significance of a therapist’s work, a neglected area of study.

An Invitation to Feminist Ethics

Author : Hilde Lindemann
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019005932X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book An Invitation to Feminist Ethics written by Hilde Lindemann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feminist ethics addresses how power, through gender, affects moral practice and theory. This enterprise is more important than ever before in an age of sharpened attention and concern for feminist issues and injustices. Yet the number of terms which have entered mainstream discussion can quickly overwhelm the novice: intersectionality, gender neutrality, androcentrism. An Invitation to Feminist Ethics offers an easy-to-understand, hospitable approach to the study of feminist moral theory and practice from a renowned ethicist, underscoring its need and the clarifying light it casts on some of the most pressing topics in contemporary society. The work surveys feminist ethical theory, beginning with an explanation of ethics, feminism, and gender before discussing the concepts of discrimination, oppression, gender neutrality, and androcentrism. The work further discusses in-depth intersectionality and microagressions before examining personal identities and how identities are vulnerable to oppression, and what can be done about it. The book also includes a helpful overview of three standard moral theories--social contract theory, utilitarianism, and Kantian ethics--and a discussion of their failings from a feminist point of view, followed by introductions to feminist care theory and feminist responsibility ethics. A "close-ups" section explores three social practices--bioethics, violence, and the globalized economy--within which these concepts are applied, and the need for feminist ethics is most urgent.

Death Talk

Author : Margaret A. Somerville
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773522018
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Book Synopsis Death Talk by : Margaret A. Somerville

Download or read book Death Talk written by Margaret A. Somerville and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2001 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Argues that people who promote the legalization of euthanasia ignore the vast ethical, legal and social differences between euthanasia and natural death. Permitting euthanasia, Somerville demonstrates, would cause irreparable harm to respect for human life and society." --Cover.

The Double-Crested Cormorant

Author : Linda R. Wires
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300187114
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Double-Crested Cormorant written by Linda R. Wires and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the roots of the human-cormorant conflict and assesses the federal policies that have been developed to manage the bird's population in the twenty-first century.

Implicit Bias and Philosophy, Volume 2

Author : Michael Brownstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191078824
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Implicit Bias and Philosophy, Volume 2 written by Michael Brownstein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is abundant evidence that most people, often in spite of their conscious beliefs, values and attitudes, have implicit biases. 'Implicit bias' is a term of art referring to evaluations of social groups that are largely outside conscious awareness or control. These evaluations are typically thought to involve associations between social groups and concepts or roles like 'violent,' 'lazy,' 'nurturing,' 'assertive,' 'scientist,' and so on. Such associations result at least in part from common stereotypes found in contemporary liberal societies about members of these groups. Implicit Bias and Philosophy brings the work of leading philosophers and psychologists together to explore core areas of psychological research on implicit (or unconscious) bias, as well as the ramifications of implicit bias for core areas of philosophy. Volume 2: Moral Responsibility, Structural Injustice, and Ethics is comprised of three sections. 'Moral Responsibility for Implicit Bias' contains chapters examining the relationship of implicit biases to concepts that are central to moral responsibility, including control, awareness, reasons-responsiveness, and alienation. The chapters in the second section—'Structural Injustice'—explore the connections between the implicit biases held by individuals and the structural injustices of the societies in which they are situated. And finally, the third section—'The Ethics of Implicit Bias: Theory and Practice'—contains chapters examining strategies for implicit attitude change, the ramifications of research on implicit bias for philosophers working in ethics, and suggestions for combatting implicit biases in the fields of philosophy and law. This volume can be read independently of, or in conjunction with, Volume I: Metaphysics and Epistemology, which addresses key metaphysical and epistemological questions on implicit bias, including the effect of implicit bias on scientific research, gender stereotypes in philosophy, and the role of heuristics in biased reasoning.

Ecofeminist Philosophy

Author : Karen Warren
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780847692996
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (929 download)

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Download or read book Ecofeminist Philosophy written by Karen Warren and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are the unjustified dominations of women and other humans connected to the unjustified domination of animals and nonhuman nature? What are the characteristics of oppressive conceptual frameworks and systems of unjustified domination? How does an ecofeminist perspective help one understand issues of environmental and social justice? In this important new work, Karen J. Warren answers these and other questions from a Western perspective. Warren looks at the variety of positions in ecofeminism, the distinctive nature of ecofeminist philosophy, ecofeminism as an ecological position, and other aspects of the movement to reveal its significance to both understanding and creatively changing patriarchal (and other) systems of unjustified domination.

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452177392
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift