Set in the early sixties, the story follows Arnie Brucher, a teenage boy grappling with the complexities of adolescence amidst a rapidly changing society. As the idealized suburban life fades, he explores his identity and experiences the challenges of a tumultuous decade. The narrative captures Arnie's journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of cultural upheaval, highlighting the contrast between reality and the nostalgic visions of American life.
Focusing on the key concepts and positions within metaethics, this introduction offers a clear and engaging overview of a dynamic and influential philosophical field. It explores various theories and debates, making complex ideas accessible to readers. This book serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the foundational issues in metaethics and the implications for moral philosophy.
Scotland's rich history is vividly detailed, starting from its earliest inhabitants and their culture to the significant political changes leading to Devolution and the establishment of a new Scottish parliament in 1999. This updated edition by a prominent historian offers a comprehensive narrative that captures the evolution of Scotland's identity and governance, highlighting key events and cultural developments throughout the ages.
Set against the backdrop of the late 60s and early 70s, the story follows Arnie Brucher as he navigates college life after recovering from a lengthy stay in a psychiatric hospital. As he grapples with societal upheaval, Arnie meets a diverse array of characters, each influencing his journey of self-discovery. His quest to find his place in a tumultuous world is marked by experimentation and the search for belonging amidst the vibrant cultural shifts of the era.
What does pleasure have to do with morality? What role, if any, should intuition have in the formation of moral theory? If something is 'simulated', can it be immoral? This accessible and wide-ranging textbook explores these questions and many more. Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics are explained rigorously and systematically, with a vivid writing style that enlivens the topics with energy and wit. Individual theories are discussed in detail in the first part of the book, before these positions are applied to a wide range of contemporary situations including business ethics, sexual ethics, and the acceptability of eating animals. A wealth of real-life examples, set out with depth and care, illuminate the complexities of different ethical approaches while conveying their modern-day relevance. This concise and highly engaging resource is tailored to the Ethics components of AQA Philosophy and OCR Religious Studies, with a clear and practical layout that includes end-of-chapter summaries, key terms, and common mistakes to avoid. It should also be of practical use for those teaching Philosophy as part of the International Baccalaureate. Ethics for A-Level is of particular value to students and teachers, but Fisher and Dimmock's precise and scholarly approach will appeal to anyone seeking a rigorous and lively introduction to the challenging subject of ethics.
Engaging undergraduate students and instigating debate within philosophy seminars is one of the greatest challenges faced by instructors on a daily basis. "How to Get Philosophy Students Talking: An Instructor s Toolkit "is an innovative and original resource designed for use by academics looking to help students of all abilities get the most out of their time spent in group discussions.Each chapter features thought experiments, discussion questions and further readings on topics within the following core areas of philosophy:Metaphysics Epistemology Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Language Philosophy of Religion Philosophy of Science Political Philosophy Normative Ethics Applied Ethics Metaethics AestheticsGroup discussions and debates are a key part of undergraduate study and one of the best ways for students to learn and understand often complex philosophical theories and concepts. This book is an essential toolkit for instructors looking to get the most out of their philosophy students. "
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