Foundations for Moral Relativism : Second Expanded Edition
by
J. Velleman, David
Title
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Foundations for Moral Relativism : Second Expanded Edition
Author
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J. Velleman, David
ISBN
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OBP.0086
Personal Author
:
J. Velleman, David
Publication Information
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Open Book Publishers 2015
Physical Description
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1 electronic resource (156 p.)
Abstract
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"In this new edition of Foundations for Moral Relativism a distinguished moral philosopher tames a bugbear of current debate about cultural difference. J. David Velleman shows that different communities can indeed be subject to incompatible moralities, because their local mores are rationally binding. At the same time, he explains why the mores of different communities, even when incompatible, are still variations on the same moral themes. The book thus maps out a universe of many moral worlds without, as Velleman puts it, ""moral black holes". The six self-standing chapters discuss such diverse topics as online avatars and virtual worlds, lying in Russian and truth-telling in Quechua, the pleasure of solitude and the fear of absurdity. Accessibly written, this book presupposes no prior training in philosophy. "
Subject Term
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Ethics & moral philosophy
Social & political philosophy
Religion & beliefs
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | E-Book | 2203153-1001 | XX(2203153.1) | DOAB E-Books |