Kant and applied ethics : the uses and limits of Kant's practical philosophy / Matthew C. Altman.
| Author/creator | Altman, Matthew C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. |
| Description | x, 320 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Animal suffering and moral character -- Kant's strategic importance for environmental ethics -- Moral and legal arguments for universal health care -- The scope of patient autonomy -- Subjecting ourselves to capital punishment -- Same-sex marriage as a means to mutual respect -- Consent, mail-order brides, and the marriage contract -- Individual maxims and social justice -- The decomposition of the corporate body -- On becoming a person -- Conclusion: emerging from Kant's long shadow. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011015489 |
| ISBN | 9780470657669 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0470657669 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | B2799.E8 A47 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |