Author: Ruth Lessl Shively
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 9780299152703
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Nietzsche or Aristotle? Moral subjectivism or moral objectivism? Faced with these stark alternatives, more and more American political theorists and philosophers find themselves in the middle, asserting that moral truth is neither objective fact nor subjective fiction, but a social construction. However understandable, such a compromise is precisely that, a compromising position, Ruth Lessl Shively contends. A powerful critique of this middle position, her book makes a compelling argument for moral realism as the only workable answer to the real dilemmas of political theory and moral life.
Compromised Goods
Author: Ruth Lessl Shively
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 9780299152703
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Nietzsche or Aristotle? Moral subjectivism or moral objectivism? Faced with these stark alternatives, more and more American political theorists and philosophers find themselves in the middle, asserting that moral truth is neither objective fact nor subjective fiction, but a social construction. However understandable, such a compromise is precisely that, a compromising position, Ruth Lessl Shively contends. A powerful critique of this middle position, her book makes a compelling argument for moral realism as the only workable answer to the real dilemmas of political theory and moral life.
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 9780299152703
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Nietzsche or Aristotle? Moral subjectivism or moral objectivism? Faced with these stark alternatives, more and more American political theorists and philosophers find themselves in the middle, asserting that moral truth is neither objective fact nor subjective fiction, but a social construction. However understandable, such a compromise is precisely that, a compromising position, Ruth Lessl Shively contends. A powerful critique of this middle position, her book makes a compelling argument for moral realism as the only workable answer to the real dilemmas of political theory and moral life.
America, Compromised
Author: Lawrence Lessig
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022631667X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An analysis of “the Trump era, but not about Trump. . . . but on how incentives across a range of institutions have created corruption” (New York Times Book Review). “There is not a single American awake to the world who is comfortable with the way things are.” So begins Lawrence Lessig's sweeping indictment of modern-day American institutions and the corruption that besets them—from the selling of Congress to special interests to the corporate capture of the academy. And it’s our fault. What Lessig brilliantly shows is that we can’t blame the problems of contemporary American life on bad people, as our discourse all too often tends to do. Rather, he explains, “We have allowed core institutions of America’s economic, social, and political life to become corrupted. Not by evil souls, but by good souls. Not through crime, but through compromise.” Through case studies of Congress, finance, the academy, the media, and the law, Lessig shows how institutions are drawn away from higher purposes and toward money, power, quick rewards—the first steps to corruption. Lessig knows that a charge so broad should not be levied lightly, and that our instinct will be to resist it. So he brings copious detail gleaned from years of research, building a case that is all but incontrovertible: America is on the wrong path. If we don’t acknowledge our own part in that, and act now to change it, we will hand our children a less perfect union than we were given. It will be a long struggle. This book represents the first steps. “A devastating argument that America is racing for the cliff's edge of structural, possibly irreversible tyranny.” —Cory Doctorow
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022631667X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An analysis of “the Trump era, but not about Trump. . . . but on how incentives across a range of institutions have created corruption” (New York Times Book Review). “There is not a single American awake to the world who is comfortable with the way things are.” So begins Lawrence Lessig's sweeping indictment of modern-day American institutions and the corruption that besets them—from the selling of Congress to special interests to the corporate capture of the academy. And it’s our fault. What Lessig brilliantly shows is that we can’t blame the problems of contemporary American life on bad people, as our discourse all too often tends to do. Rather, he explains, “We have allowed core institutions of America’s economic, social, and political life to become corrupted. Not by evil souls, but by good souls. Not through crime, but through compromise.” Through case studies of Congress, finance, the academy, the media, and the law, Lessig shows how institutions are drawn away from higher purposes and toward money, power, quick rewards—the first steps to corruption. Lessig knows that a charge so broad should not be levied lightly, and that our instinct will be to resist it. So he brings copious detail gleaned from years of research, building a case that is all but incontrovertible: America is on the wrong path. If we don’t acknowledge our own part in that, and act now to change it, we will hand our children a less perfect union than we were given. It will be a long struggle. This book represents the first steps. “A devastating argument that America is racing for the cliff's edge of structural, possibly irreversible tyranny.” —Cory Doctorow
The Scottish Law Review and Sheriff Court Reports
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Land tenure
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Vols. 29-47, 1913-1931 and v. 72-79, 1956-1963 include Scottish Land Court reports, v. 1-19 and v. 44-51.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land tenure
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Vols. 29-47, 1913-1931 and v. 72-79, 1956-1963 include Scottish Land Court reports, v. 1-19 and v. 44-51.
A Selection of Leading Cases on Mercantile and Maritime Law
Author: Owen Davies Tudor
Publisher:
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Category : Commercial law
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Commercial law
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
Already Compromised
Author: Ken Ham
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 0890516073
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
arents and students sacrifice large sums of money for a Christian college education. Why? They are purchasing a guarantee their child's faith in God and the Bible will be guarded and developed. But is the Bible being taught? Will they graduate believing in the inerrancy of Scripture, the Flood of Noah's Day, and a literal six day creation?Apologetics powerhouse Ken Ham and Dr. Greg Hall reveal an eye opening assessment of 200 Christian colleges and universities. In an unprecedented 2010 study by America Research Group, college presidents, religion and science department heads were polled on critical areas of Scripture and core faith questions.
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 0890516073
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
arents and students sacrifice large sums of money for a Christian college education. Why? They are purchasing a guarantee their child's faith in God and the Bible will be guarded and developed. But is the Bible being taught? Will they graduate believing in the inerrancy of Scripture, the Flood of Noah's Day, and a literal six day creation?Apologetics powerhouse Ken Ham and Dr. Greg Hall reveal an eye opening assessment of 200 Christian colleges and universities. In an unprecedented 2010 study by America Research Group, college presidents, religion and science department heads were polled on critical areas of Scripture and core faith questions.
The Northwestern Reporter
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1296
Book Description
Parliamentary Debates
Author: Western Australia. Parliament
Publisher:
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Category : Western Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 1644
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Western Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 1644
Book Description
The ABC universal commercial electric telegraphic code
Author: William Clauson- Thue
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Powles and Oakley on the Law and Practice Relating to Probate & Administration
Author: Louis Diston Powles
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Category : Probate law and practice
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Probate law and practice
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Legislation on Foreign Relations with Explanatory Notes
Author: United States
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2104
Book Description