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The Possibility of Altruism /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nagel, Thomas, 1937- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2016
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary: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.
Item Description:Originally published 1970 by Clarendon Press, Oxford.
Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.
Physical Description:1 online resource (160 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781400884490
Access:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.