The Ethics of Giving: Philosophers' Perspectives on Philanthropy

ISBN-13: 9780190648879 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 240 str.

Paul Woodruff

Opis

In giving to charity, should we strive to do the greatest good or promote a lesser good? This is a unique collection of new papers on philanthropy from a range of philosophical perspectives, including intuitionism, virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, theories of justice, and ideals of personal integrity.

Recenzje

This collection is a stimulating overview into a timely and important area of research. It constitutes a useful contribution to the literature for curious philanthropists and experts alike.

O autorze

Paul Woodruff is Darrell K. Royal Regents Professor of Ethics at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of five previous books including The Ajax Dilemma: Justice, Fairness and Rewards (Oxford UP, 2011).