The end of ethics in a technological society /

Lawrence Schmidt and Scott Marratto challenge modern liberal ethics, arguing that there is no consistent ethical framework to deal with the long-range negative consequences of certain technological developments.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Schmidt, Lawrence, 1942- (Autor), Marratto, Scott L. (Scott Louis), 1968- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2008.
Temas:
2000-2099
Technology > Moral and ethical aspects.
Ethics, Modern > 21st century.
Ethics, Modern.
Technologie > Aspect moral.
Morale > 21e siècle.
PHILOSOPHY > Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
PHILOSOPHY > Social.
PHILOSOPHY > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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