What makes a policy work? What should policies attempt to do, and what "ought" they not do? These questions are at the heart of both policy-making and ethics. "Philosophy, Ethics and Public Policy: An Introduction "examines these questions and more. Andrew I. Cohen uses contemporary examples and controversies, mainly drawn from policy in a North American context, to illustrate important flashpoints in ethics and public policy, such as:
Each chapter illustrates how ethics offers ways of prioritizing some policy alternatives and imagining new ones. Reflecting on various themes in globalization, markets, and privacy, the chapters are windows to enduring significant debates about what states may do to shape our behavior. Overall, the book will help readers understand how ethics can frame policymaking, while also suggesting that sometimes the best policy is no policy. Including annotated further reading, this is an excellent introduction to a fast-growing subject for students in Philosophy, Public Policy, and related disciplines.
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What makes a policy work? What should policies attempt to do, and what "ought" they not do? These questions are at the heart of both policy-making and ethics. "Philosophy, Ethics and Public Policy: An Introduction "examines these questions and more. Andrew I. Cohen uses contemporary examples and controversies, mainly drawn from policy in a North American context, to illustrate important flashpoints in ethics and public policy, such as:
Each chapter illustrates how ethics offers ways of prioritizing some policy alternatives and imagining new ones. Reflecting on various themes in globalization, markets, and privacy, the chapters are windows to enduring significant debates about what states may do to shape our behavior. Overall, the book will help readers understand how ethics can frame policymaking, while also suggesting that sometimes the best policy is no policy. Including annotated further reading, this is an excellent introduction to a fast-growing subject for students in Philosophy, Public Policy, and related disciplines.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2015 |
Authors | Andrew Cohen |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 234 |
Edition | annotated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-81416-4 |
Barcode | 9780415814164 |
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LSN | 0-415-81416-2 |