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[T]he present groundwork is nothing more than the identification
and vindication of the supreme principle of morality.' In the
Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals (1785), Immanuel Kant
makes clear his two central intentions: first, to uncover the
principle that underpins morality, and secondly to defend its
applicability to human beings. The result is one of the most
significant texts in the history of ethics, and a masterpiece of
Enlightenment thinking. Kant argues that moral law tells us to act
only in ways that others could also act, thereby treating them as
ends in themselves and not merely as means. Kant contends that
despite apparent threats to our freedom from science, and to ethics
from our self-interest, we can nonetheless take ourselves to be
free rational agents, who as such have a motivation to act on this
moral law, and thus the ability to act as moral beings. One of the
most studied works of moral philosophy, this new translation by
Robert Stern, Joe Saunders, and Christopher Bennett illuminates
this famous text for modern readers.
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Dark Star (Blu-ray disc)
Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Nerelle, Cal Kuniholme, Joe Saunders, …
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R141
Discovery Miles 1 410
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Director John Carpenter's first feature, begun when he was a film
student, has become a cult favourite. Seen as a parody of Stanley
Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', the film tells the story of four
space-weary astronauts - Lt. Doolittle (Brian Narelle), Sgt.
Pinback (Dan O'Bannon), Boiler (Carl Kuniholm) and Talby (Dre
Pahich) - on an extended mission to blow up unstable planets. An
electronic forcefield, however, has altered the programming of
their bomb and the four must somehow find a way to reset it before
it blows them up.
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Dark Star (DVD)
Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Nerelle, Cal Kuniholme, Joe Saunders, …
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R116
Discovery Miles 1 160
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Director John Carpenter's first feature, begun when he was a film
student, has become a cult favourite. Seen as a parody of Stanley
Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', the film tells the story of four
space-weary astronauts - Lt. Doolittle (Brian Narelle), Sgt.
Pinback (Dan O'Bannon), Boiler (Carl Kuniholm) and Talby (Dre
Pahich) - on an extended mission to blow up unstable planets. An
electronic forcefield, however, has altered the programming of
their bomb and the four must somehow find a way to reset it before
it blows them up.
John Carpenter's parody of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space
Odyssey' follows four space-weary astronauts (and their alien
mascot) on an extended mission to blow up unstable planets.
Meanwhile, an electronic forcefield has altered the programming of
their bomb.
The great Danish philosopher and theologian K. E. Logstrup
(1905-81) offers a distinctive assessment and comparative critique
of two key thinkers in Kierkegaard's and Heidegger's Analysis of
Existence and its Relation to Proclamation (1950). Logstrup focuses
on the central idea from Kierkegaard and Heidegger that our
individuality and authenticity are threatened by 'life in the
crowd' or 'das Man'. According to Logstrup, Kierkegaard holds that
the only way to escape the crowd is through a relation to an
infinite demand which he nonetheless leaves empty, while Heidegger
avoids offering any kind of ethics at all. Arguing against both
philosophers, Logstrup himself proposes an ethic which is not just
a set of social rules, but which is also more contentful than
Kierkegaard's infinite demand: namely, the requirement to care for
the other person whose life is placed in your hands. This call to
care for the other person becomes central to Logstrup's position in
his most famous publication The Ethical Demand (1956), so this
earlier work, based on lectures given in Berlin, provides a crucial
insight into the development of his thought. This is the first
English translation of an original and compelling text by Logstrup,
rendered into accurate prose and paired with an introduction which
explains the main themes and wider context of the work.
Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing
this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That
approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such as
global climate change, environmental damage, rising inequality and
enduring poverty. Alternatives must be found. This open access book
addresses that challenge. It sets out a wellbeing economics
framework that directly addresses fundamental issues affecting
wellbeing outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the capabilities
approach of Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen, the book demonstrates
how persons can enhance prosperity through their own actions and
through collaboration with others. The book examines national
public policy, but its analysis also focuses on choices made by
individuals, households, families, civil society, local government
and the global community. It therefore offers important insights
for anyone concerned with improving personal wellbeing and
community prosperity.
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Dark Star (DVD)
Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Nerelle, Cal Kuniholme, Joe Saunders, …
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R189
Discovery Miles 1 890
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Director John Carpenter's first feature, begun when he was a film
student, has become a cult favourite. Seen as a parody of Stanley
Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', the film tells the story of four
space-weary astronauts - Lt. Doolittle (Brian Narelle), Sgt.
Pinback (Dan O'Bannon), Boiler (Carl Kuniholm) and Talby (Dre
Pahich) - on an extended mission to blow up unstable planets. An
electronic forcefield, however, has altered the programming of
their bomb and the four must somehow find a way to reset it before
it blows them up.
How we understand, protect, and discharge our rights and
responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society committed to
the principle of political equality is intimately connected to the
standards and behaviour of our media in general, and our news media
in particular. However, the media does not just stand between the
citizenry and their leaders, or indeed between citizens and each
other. The media is often the site where individuals attempt to
realise some of the most fundamental democratic liberties,
including the right to free speech. Media Ethics, Free Speech, and
the Requirements of Democracy explores the conflict between the
rights that people exercise in, and through, the modern media and
the responsibilities that accrue on account of its awesome and
increasing power. The individual chapters-written by leading
scholars from the US, UK, and Australia-address several recent
events and controversial developments in the media, including
Brexit, the rise of Trump, Lynton Crosby, Charlie Hebdo,
dog-whistle politics, fake news, and political correctness. This
much-needed philosophical treatment is a welcome addition to the
recent literature in media ethics. It will be of interest to
scholars across political and social philosophy, applied ethics,
media and communication studies, and political science who are
interested in the important issues surrounding the media and free
speech and democracy.
Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing
this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That
approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such as
global climate change, environmental damage, rising inequality and
enduring poverty. Alternatives must be found. This open access book
addresses that challenge. It sets out a wellbeing economics
framework that directly addresses fundamental issues affecting
wellbeing outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the capabilities
approach of Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen, the book demonstrates
how persons can enhance prosperity through their own actions and
through collaboration with others. The book examines national
public policy, but its analysis also focuses on choices made by
individuals, households, families, civil society, local government
and the global community. It therefore offers important insights
for anyone concerned with improving personal wellbeing and
community prosperity.
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