Contemporary Ethics

Contemporary culture trivializes the "seven deadly sins," or vices, as if they have no serious moral or spiritual implications. Glittering Vices clears this misconception by exploring the traditional meanings of gluttony, sloth, lust, and others. It offers a brief history of how the vices were compiled and an eye-opening explication of how each sin manifests itself in various destructive behaviors. Listeners gain practical understanding of how the vices shape our culture today and how to correctly identify and eliminate the...patterns of sin in their own lives.

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. These books have been carefully adapted into modern English form to allow for easy listening. Enjoy!

Beyond Virtue Ethics offers a distinctive approach to virtue ethics, arguing not simply for the importance of "struggle" to virtue ethics, but that "struggle" itself is a manifestation of virtue. In doing this, Stephen M. Meawad offers a way of thinking about virtue not simply as a perfected state, but as a state that is to a greater or lesser degree a manifestation of the ideal itself, which is not attainable.

I never expected my career to come down to a marriage proposal. Especially not one that’s fake. I have a shot at a U.S. visa to finally take my research further. There’s only one hitch: it means committing immigration fraud with a virtual stranger. We each have our reasons. It’s all business. No romance, no feelings involved—a mutually beneficial contract. Even so, the one-night stand we had before this plan ever existed makes pretending a hell of a lot harder. Living together makes it worse. It’s not just the way he looks at me—it’s his voice, his scent, the memory of his ...

Oliver's life has already been saved once by the gorgeous yet grumpy "close protection specialist" provided by Cipher Security, Dallas Profeit. She calls him uncooperative. He'd prefer to think of himself as unpredictable and stimulating.

Who knew a trip to the ER in a strange city would bring me face-to-face to the man who shattered my world a decade ago? A freak accident lands me in an unfamiliar hospital. The last person I expect to see is Shep, my ex from another lifetime. The moment our eyes lock, the world stops turning. The same burning connection between us is still there, only now I hate him with every fiber of my being. He chose med school in another city over me, breaking promises and my heart. Now, here in the flesh, there is an intensity in him that still makes me wet. Stuck in his city for rehab, I can't escape...

This book is an introduction to the field of theological ethics with a Trinitarian perspective that guides pastors, ministry leaders, and students about how to think in a gospel way about the moral formation of persons and communities, about ethical inquiry and action, and about the tone and content of engagement in the public square.

Being a citizen of modernity is not what it used to be. The contemporary world is a deeply frivolous place, and it is filled with far too many ludicrous people who have far too much time on their hands and altogether too much bullshit to spew. It may be true that, “Idle hands are the devil’s playthings,” but it is a near certainty that idle minds will turn to self-destruction and to the project of wrecking everything in their general vicinity. It seems that we inhabit a wreckage masquerading as a culture. What we used to think of as our society has deteriorated and become a sprawling ...

Discover the secret to a meaningful and fulfilled life through the ancient wisdom of King Solomon.

Satan sat on the edge of the bed staring down at the sleeping lawyer. "Mr. Ward, however have you managed to evade my influence for all these years? It's so unusual for me to have to target an individual attorney. Invariably the lure of money and prestige corrupts them all without any interference from me. You've definitely piqued my curiosity. Let's see if you're capable of resisting some tantalizing temptations I intend to throw your way." Completely unaware that Satan wants this honest lawyer's soul, Donald Ward's life is thrown into complete turmoil as he encounters one creative torment...

The Enchiridion or Manual of Epictetus (Enchiridion is Greek for "that which is held in the hand") is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice. This manual has been carefully adapted in to modern English to allow for easy listening. Enjoy.

The Slippery Slope Contemporary Society through the Lens of Applied Ethics Expanded Second Edition provides a framework of how to experience ethics within your worldview without being prescriptive. A little history, a bit of context, and a touch of some of today's critical thinking topics hopefully lead to dialogue with friends and colleagues about a topic rarely explored in the world we live in together, ethics. The behavioral domain of ethics is an abstract part of everyday life that people tend to tiptoe around. Also, the new material elevates the text tremendously. Enjoy the journey, ...

Contemporary views of business ethics often show businessmen and women in a bad light. Egoism, profits, and competition are branded as immoral, while social consciousness is praised. Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks, PhD, disagrees with this point of view. Most contemporary business ethics does business a disservice. Worse than that, its proposed cures are plagued with unintended consequences that are often much worse than the problems it is attempting to solve. Hicks defends the egoism that drives successful business people and the morality of free-market capitalism.

The Slippery Slope Contemporary Society through the Lens of Applied Morals is an extension of the Slippery Slope Ethics book, reaching deeper into the subjective domain of moral worldviews and their artifacts. This moral treatise breaks from traditional thinking and provides a framework for conceptualizing morality for modern times. Morality has been misunderstood for generations and needs clarity and expansion since humankind has proven that behavior devolves and creates havoc among the masses when people make arbitrary choices without boundaries. Moreover, morals are uniquely designed ...

Sumérjase en un análisis integral del Derecho de Propiedad Intelectual, desde los principios básicos hasta las complejas cuestiones de la era digital.

This work comprehensively covers the extensive field of Intellectual Property Law, exploring from the fundamental principles of copyright to the contemporary challenges of the digital age and technological innovation. Encompassing topics including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, the narrative provides a profound insight into the legal tools that shape ingenuity and evolution across various domains. Furthermore, the work examines current themes such as digital piracy and the ethical implications of AI-generated intellectual property.

Embark on an illuminating journey into the intricate world of Jacques Derrida, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, in "Deconstructing Derrida. This comprehensive book unravels the complex ideas that underpin Derrida's work, offering readers an engaging and easy-to-understand exploration of his philosophy. Each chapter delves into a different facet of Derrida's thought, from his influential idea of deconstruction to his groundbreaking works like 'Writing and Difference' and 'Of Grammatology'. This book also elucidates Derrida's thoughts on ethics, justice, language,...

Droit de la propriété intellectuelle à l'ère numérique : Relevez les défis de l'innovation et de la créativité. Plongez dans une analyse complète du droit de la propriété intellectuelle, des principes de base aux questions complexes de l'ère numérique.

Immaterialgüterrecht im digitalen Zeitalter: Herausforderungen der Innovation und Kreativität meisternTauchen Sie ein in eine umfassende Analyse des Immaterialgüterrechts, von den Grundprinzipien bis hin zu den komplexen Fragen des digitalen Zeitalters.

The timeless teachings of Epictetus, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers, are now at your disposal in an updated language, close to your reality. Imagine feeling in control of yourself, no matter what happens around you. That is the essence of stoicism: a life of inner freedom and serenity. Each page will open you to a new way of thinking, teaching you to master your emotions and see challenges as opportunities for personal growth.