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A distinguished religious leader's stirring case for reconstructing a shared framework of virtues and values. With liberal democracy embattled, public discourse grown toxic, family life breaking down, and drug abuse and depression on the rise, many fear what the future holds. In Morality...

In this classic work, Alasdair MacIntyre examines the historical and conceptual roots of the idea of virtue, diagnoses the reasons for its absence in personal and public life, and offers a tentative proposal for its recovery. While the individual chapters are wide-ranging, once pieced together, they comprise a penetrating and focused argument about the price of modernity.

Critics of capitalism claim that it is unjust and immoral—never mind that it has advanced human prosperity far beyond anything imaginable just 200 years ago. Are the opponents of capitalism right? Is capitalism unjust and immoral? The dialogues of Solon and Tyro and the citizens of Threesville may have you changing your mind about the morality of capitalism by book's end.

This brilliantly conceived book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976 entitled, "The Philosophy of Objectivism". The lectures were attended by Ayn Rand, who helped prepare them and who also joined Peikoff in answering questions.

Deontology Explained: Understanding Duty, Morality, and Ethical Principles in Everyday Life is a clear and comprehensive guide to one of philosophy’s most enduring moral theories. Rooted in the idea that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their consequences, deontology offers a principled framework for making ethical decisions in every aspect of life. This book takes readers on a journey from the origins of duty-based ethics to its modern applications, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. Whether you’re a student of philosophy, a ...

This seminal text in the history of moral philosophy elaborates the basic themes of Kant's moral theory, gives the most complete statement of his highly original theory of freedom of the will, and develops his practical metaphysics. This new edition, prepared by an acclaimed translator and scholar of Kant's practical philosophy, presents the first new translation of the work to appear for many years, together with a substantial and lucid introduction.

Between intriguing new cases and troubling personal developments, Precious' hands are full. The four Miss Beauty and Integrity pageant finalists may have questionable moral fiber, and the brother of an important government worker has allegedly been poisoned. On top of all that, Precious' reliable fianci might be hiding something.

Natural Law and Human Order: Exploring the Enduring Philosophy of Justice, Morality, and Society takes readers on a journey through one of the most influential ideas in human history. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to Thomas Aquinas, John Locke, and modern legal theorists, natural law has shaped how we think about justice, morality, rights, and the role of government. This book unpacks the evolution of natural law across centuries, showing how it informed revolutions, legal systems, and human rights frameworks that continue to guide our world today. Accessible yet deeply researched, ...

A Literary Hub Most Anticipated Book of 2026 A blistering, brilliant novel from the Booker-shortlisted author, elegantly reflecting his Geoffrey Faber Memorial award–winning story collection The Quantity Theory of Insanity In The Quantity Theory of Morality, Will Self ’s unconventional new...

Religious beliefs and institutions continue to be the cause of many problems around the world. Over the last 100,000+ years humankind has gone through three different phases in trying to understand and explain how things came to be: The Magical, The Religious and now The Scientific.Is it now time to dispense with mythology and superstitions as a way to live our lives and fully embrace the scientific method?

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding. His starting point is moral intuition - the nearly instantaneous perceptions we all have about other people and the things they do. These intuitions feel like self-evident truths, making us righteously certain that those who see things differently are wrong. Haidt shows us how these intuitions differ across cultures, including the cultures of the political left and right.

Discover one of the most influential moral frameworks in history with Utilitarianism Explained: Understanding the Philosophy of the Greatest Good and How It Shapes Morality, Society, and Decision-Making. This clear, engaging guide takes you from the ancient roots of utilitarian thought to its refinement by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, and shows how the greatest happiness principle continues to shape modern ethics, politics, economics, and personal choices. Whether you are a student of philosophy, a policymaker, or simply someone curious about moral reasoning, this book offers a ...

Talking to key modern influences and thinkers, and drawing inspiration from the Bible and the historical experience of the Jewish people, Sacks argues that there are eight key factors in establishing, maintaining and passing on resilient moral values within a broad group, among them attitudes of lifelong learning and of thanksgiving, the importance of family life and community, and a culture of positive argument in place of destructive conflict. 

In On the Genealogy of Morals, subtitled "A Polemic", Nietzsche furthers his pursuit of a clarity that is less tainted by imposed prejudices. He looks at the way attitudes towards 'morality' evolved and the way congenital ideas of morality were heavily colored by the Judaic and Christian traditions.

Because reason is how we understand and deal with reality, a proper approach to morality will teach us how to follow reason on principle, without any concession to unexamined feelings or to faith. It will teach us what it means to be purposeful and to hold our own happiness as our most sacred purpose.

In fifth edition of The Fundamentals of Ethics, author Russ Shafer-Landau employs a uniquely engaging writing style to introduce students to the essential ideas of moral philosophy. Offering more comprehensive coverage of the good life, normative ethics, and metaethics than any other text of its kind, this book also addresses issues that are often omitted from other texts, such as the doctrine of doing and allowing, the doctrine of double effect, ethical particularism, the desire-satisfaction theory of well-being, moral error theory, and Ross' theory of prima facie duties.  

In a world where cultures, beliefs, and values collide daily, understanding relativism has never been more important. Relativism Explained: Understanding the Philosophy of Truth, Morality, and Cultural Perspective offers a clear, comprehensive, and accessible exploration of one of philosophy’s most debated concepts. From its ancient roots to its influence on modern politics, science, art, and everyday life, this book examines how truth, morality, and meaning change depending on context—and what that means for how we live, work, and interact in a globalized society. Across ten in-depth ...

Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics - as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies.

What makes us moral beings? How do we decide what is good and what is evil? And has it always been that way? Hanno Sauer's sweeping new history of humanity, covering five million years of our universal moral values, comes at a crucial moment of crisis for those values, and helps to explain how they arose—and why we need them. Modern societies are in crisis: a shared universal morality seems to be a thing of the past. Hanno Sauer explains why this appearance is deceptive: in fact, there are universal values that all people share. 

It is the late 14th century, a dangerous time beset by war and plague. Nicholas Barber, a young and wayward cleric, stumbles across a group of travelling players and compounds his sins by joining them. Yet the town where they perform reveals another drama: a young woman is to be hanged for the murder of a 12-year-old boy. What better way to increase their takings than to make a new play, to enact the murder of Thomas Wells?

But as the actors rehearse, they discover that the truth about the boy's death has yet to be revealed.