Altruism, welfare and the law /

This book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, shoul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Foster, Charles (Autor), Herring, Jonathan (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer, 2015.
Colección:SpringerBriefs in law.
Temas:
Domestic relations.
Altruism.
Altruisme.
LAW > Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
Altruism
Domestic relations
recht
law
ethiek
ethics
internationaal recht
international law
privaatrecht
private law
psychologie
psychology
Law (General)
Recht (algemeen)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, should recognise the central importance of relationality, the performance of obligations, and (even apparently injurious) altruism.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 82 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783319216058
3319216058
331921604X
9783319216041
ISSN:2192-855X
Acceso:Legal Deposit;

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