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The Possibility of Altruism
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Thomas Nagel
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English
Published/Copyright:
1979
About this book
Just as there are rational requirements on thought, there are rational requirements on action. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of human nature, according to which altruism is included among the basic rational requirements on desire and action.
Reviews
"This is a powerful and challenging work, skilfully organised and presented with economy, clarity, and style."---Bernard Mayo, Philosophical Books
"Nagel's book is not a criticism of anybody else's book, nor a footnote to anybody else's theory. It is independent and clear, and very original."
"An extremely tough, polished, and altogether stimulating piece of work."
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Part Two: Subjective Reasons and Prudence
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November 22, 2016
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9781400884490
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160
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9781400884490
Keywords for this book
Reason; Requirement; Altruism; Ethics; Principle; Explanation; Prudence; Theory of justification; Practical reason; Theory; Motivation; Consideration; Prima facie; Thought; Self-interest; Solipsism; Morality; Robert Nozick; Rationality; Objectivity (philosophy); Premise; Utilitarianism; Suggestion; Skepticism; Phenomenon; Gilbert Harman; Contingency (philosophy); David Wiggins; Reality; Concept; Princeton University; Objectification; Sympathy; Calculation; Probability; Hypothesis; Criticism; Principia Ethica; Feeling; Understanding; I Wish (manhwa); Explication; Inference; Objectivity (science); Ipso facto; Awareness; Determination; Intention; Ethical egoism; Prediction; Self-Reliance; Philosopher; Inquiry; Observation; Existence; Counterintuitive; Externalism; Moral relativism; Personal identity; Result; Egocentric predicament; Categorical imperative; Truism; Internalism and externalism; Well-being; Emotivism; Self-love; Delusion; Hypothetical imperative; State of affairs (philosophy)
Audience(s) for this book
College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
