Ethics of Giving

Zusatztext This collection is a stimulating overview into a timely and important area of research. It constitutes a useful contribution to the literature for curious philanthropists and experts alike. Informationen zum Autor Paul Woodruff is Darrell K. Royal Regents Professor of Ethics at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of five previous books including The Ajax Dilemma: Justice, Fairness and Rewards (Oxford UP, 2011). Klappentext In giving to charity, should we strive to do the greatest good or promote a lesser good? This is a unique collection of new papers on philanthropy from a range of philosophical perspectives, including intuitionism, virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, theories of justice, and ideals of personal integrity. Zusammenfassung In giving to charity, should we strive to do the greatest good or promote a lesser good? This is a unique collection of new papers on philanthropy from a range of philosophical perspectives, including intuitionism, virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, theories of justice, and ideals of personal integrity. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors Introduction Chapter 1: Duties and Choices in Philanthropic Giving: Kantian Perspectives Thomas E. Hill Jr. Chapter 2: Virtue Ethics, Thick Concepts, and Paradoxes of Beneficence Christine Swanton Chapter 3: Doing Good and Doing the Best Jeff McMahan Chapter 4: Severe Poverty as an Unjust Emergency Elizabeth Ashford Chapter 5: Integrity, Identity, and Choosing a Charity Brandon Boesch Chapter 6: Giving Isn't Demanding William MacAskill, Andreas Mogensen, and Toby Ord Chapter 7: Afterword: Justice and Charitable Giving Paul Woodruff

Product details

• Authors: Paul Woodruff, Paul (Professor of Philosophy Woodruff
• Assisted by: Paul Woodruff (Editor), Woodruff Paul (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780190648879
• ISBN: 978-0-19-064887-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 220 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy