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.
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"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." * Times Literary Supplement *"An extremely tough, polished, and altogether stimulating piece of work." * New York Review of Books *
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ISBN
9780691072319
Publisert
1979-03-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Princeton University Press
Aldersnivå
06, 05, P, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
156

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