Chapter 4 The possibility of altruism

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Abbreviations x
5. Subjective and objective 1
6. Understanding, knowledge and reason 31
7. Placing the mind in the physical world 61
8. The possibility of altruism 107
9. Practical objectivity, freedom and a realistic autonomy 137
10. Normative ethics: Nagel's hybrid ethical theory 163
11. Justice, equality and partiality 207
12. Conclusion 233
13. Notes 239
14. Bibliography 253
15. Index 267