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When is it morally acceptable to expose others to risk? Most moral philosophers have had very little to say in answer to that question, but here is a moral philosopher who puts it at the centre of his investigations.
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137333650 |
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When is it morally acceptable to expose others to risk? Most moral philosophers have had very little to say in answer to that question, but here is a moral philosopher who puts it at the centre of his investigations. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9781137333643, 2013. |
| Carrier Form: | 184 p. : 3 figures. |
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9781137333650 : 1137333650 : |
| CLC: | B82 |
| Contents: | Preface Introduction PART I: WHY RISK IS A PROBLEM FOR ETHICS 1. The Uncertainties We Face 2. Difficulties for Moral Theories 3. Back to Basics PART II: MAKING PRUDENT RISK DECISIONS 4. Reflecting on the Future 5. Thinking in Uncertain Terms PART III: SOLVING CONFLICTS OF RISK 6. Fair Exchanges of Risk 7. Moral Excuses Under Scrutiny References Index. |