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Explore the art behind some of Alfred Hitchcock's most iconic films with this unique coffee table book. Featuring storyboards for nine of his classic movies, including Vertigo, The Birds, and Psycho,...

Thomas Nagel explores two central questions in his essays: how we acquire moral knowledge and whether moral truth is timeless. In "Gut Feelings and Moral Knowledge," he examines our reliance on...

Abraham Joshua Heschel's essays offer profound reflections on faith, morality and social justice. This collection, compiled by his daughter Susannah Heschel, explores five key themes: the importance...

Moral Regulation by Mark Smith explores fundamental moral questions that continue to perplex us. This appraisal examines the work of Jock Young, one of the key architects of moral panic ideas, and...

The Grand Inquisitor is a thought-provoking passage from Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel. It tells the story of a parable, in which one brother questions the existence of a personal benevolent God...

Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral TalkWe all engage in it. We use strong language to make our point, often to look more virtuous than we feel. This tendency is not just annoying, but also...

Moral Dilemmas is a collection of essays by Philippa Foot, a renowned moral philosopher. Published in 2003, it gathers her work from the late 1970s to the 1990s and builds upon her previous...

The Moral Law: Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel KantThis influential philosophical text explores the fundamental principle of morality that governs human action. With its clear...

The Moral Universe offers a significant advance in metaethical thinking, presenting a sophisticated development of nonnaturalistic moral realism. This novel approach addresses central questions in...

A new volume of philosophical essays by Bernard Williams presents a significant contribution to moral philosophy and the theory of rational action. Building on his earlier work, Moral Luck explores...

The Enforcement of Morals by Patrick Devlin In the realm of law and morality, a delicate balance exists between individual freedom and the common good. Patrick Devlin's 2009 work, The Enforcement of...

Moral Skepticism by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong is an in-depth exploration of moral beliefs and the theories that attempt to explain them. Sinnott-Armstrong examines various approaches, including...

This book explores the nature of moral reasons and their role in guiding our actions. It begins by examining why we should consider the distinction between right and wrong, and how we can learn from...

The evolution of our sense of ethics is a complex and multifaceted topic. In "Moral Origins", Christopher Boehm explores this subject in depth, drawing on his expertise as an anthropologist to shed...

Robert P. George defends the traditional justification of morals legislation against criticisms from leading liberal thinkers, arguing that such legislation can play a legitimate role in maintaining...

Friedrich Nietzsche's "The Genealogy of Morals" is a seminal work of moral philosophy that explores the origins of our moral prejudices. First published in 1887, this book builds upon Nietzsche's...

Sam Harris's latest work explores the relationship between science and human values. He argues that morality can be linked to our understanding of human and animal well-being, suggesting that science...

T. M. Scanlon's Moral Dimensions explores how we assess the moral permissibility of actions and their meaning for others. He argues that these two concepts are distinct, with permissibility depending...

Moralism: A Study of a Vice by Craig Taylor examines the nature of moral thought and how it can be distorted. This vice affects many individuals, from philosophers to politicians, and can skew moral...

Nietzsche's On Morality offers a profound exploration of ethics and morality. Brian Leiter provides a clear and compelling introduction to Nietzsche's ideas, including 'the will to power', the 'slave...

The moral landscape of World War II is explored in this thought-provoking examination of the Second World War. Michael Burleigh delves into the moral dimensions of entire societies and their leaders,...

The Moral Animal: Evolutionary Psychology and Everyday Life by Robert Wright Robert Wright explores the science of evolutionary psychology, examining how our most basic preoccupations - such as sex,...

Life in Fragments: Essays in Postmodern Morality is a thought-provoking exploration of postmodern morality by Zygmunt Bauman. Building on his earlier work, Postmodern Ethics, this book offers a...

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals is a thought-provoking exploration of ethics and morality that challenges long-held assumptions about guilt, conscience, responsibility, law, and...

This thought-provoking work presents ten diverse and original moral paradoxes that challenge our understanding of morality and the human condition. Analytic moral philosophy is explored in a...

Moral Blindness: The Loss of Sensitivity in Liquid ModernityBy Zygmunt Bauman and Leonidas Donskis, Polity PressThis thought-provoking analysis explores how everyday insensitivity to the suffering of...

Law, Liberty and Morality by H. L. A. Hart explores the role of the criminal law in enforcing morality, particularly sexual morality. The book examines two influential arguments: one from Sir James...

Naomi Ellemers explores the complex relationship between morality and social behavior in groups, revealing how group dynamics shape our moral values and decision-making.In this comprehensive...

Taking Morality Seriously: A Defense of Robust Realism by David Enoch This book presents a robust and objectivist view of ethics and normativity, arguing that there are perfectly objective, universal...

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals is a seminal work of philosophy that has had a profound impact on modern thought. Written at the height of his intellectual powers, this essayistic...

The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam SmithFirst published in 1759, this foundational work explores the nature of morality and its relationship to human action. Smith's innovative theories on...

The Evolution of Morality and Religion by Donald M. Broom This book explores the relationship between morality, religion, and human culture, arguing that these aspects have evolved as a result of...

The Grand Inquisitor is a thought-provoking parable from Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel, presented here in an annotated edition. It is a pivotal part of the story, exploring fundamental questions about...

The Moral Problem by Michael Smith offers a systematic introduction to and striking analysis of the central issues in moral philosophy. This widely anticipated volume provides a comprehensive...

The history of moral philosophy has been shaped by attempts to identify and defend the correct moral principle. However, over the last two decades, this approach has come under scrutiny from various...

Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments is a foundational work of moral philosophy that explores the intersection of economic self-interest and the greater good. In this seminal text, Smith...

The Disappearance of Moral Knowledge by Dallas Willard explores a significant shift in Western beliefs and attitudes towards moral knowledge. From the late 19th to the late 20th centuries, philosophy...

A comprehensive exploration of the moral implications of artificial intelligence, AI Morality examines the complex relationships between humans and machines in an increasingly automated world.David...

Law Is a Moral Practice by Scott Hershovitz is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between law and morality. Hershovitz argues that law is not separate from morality, but rather a...

Wrongdoing and the Moral Emotions explores how we can address wrongdoing in light of challenges to retribution and free will. The book examines various aspects of blame, punishment, forgiveness, and...

Margaret Atwood's Moral Disorder is a poignant and deeply human collection of short stories that explore the complexities of life, love, and mortality. Through the eyes of a woman at different stages...

Journal of Moral Theology, Volume 11, Special Issue 1 Artificial Intelligence explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and moral theology. This special issue brings together scholars from...

Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy that has shaped the way we think about ethics and morality. In this influential book, Kant argues...

The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (annotated) by Immanuel Kant is a foundational work in moral philosophy that explores the core concepts and principles of ethics. Kant's investigation aims...

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals is a thought-provoking exploration of morality, presented in a clear and concise manner. This accessible work builds upon Nietzsche's earlier ideas,...

Moral Wisdom and Good Lives by John Kekes explores the concept of moral wisdom as a vital virtue for living a fulfilling life. Kekes argues that moral wisdom is not an all-or-nothing quality, but...

John Dewey's Moral Principles in Education explores the fundamental role of education in shaping moral character and promoting individual growth. This thought-provoking work examines the principles...

Philippa Foot's Moral Thought by John Hacker-Wright provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to her influential work in moral philosophy. This book offers a chronological and thematic...

On the Basis of Morality by Arthur Schopenhauer is a treatise on ethics presented in E. F. J. Payne's definitive translation, based on the Hubscher edition. This edition includes an introduction,...

Lectures on the History of Moral PhilosophyThis collection brings together the lectures that have had a profound influence on modern moral philosophy. John Rawls, one of contemporary philosophy's...

A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental questions in political and moral philosophy, Moral Principles and Political Obligations examines the major competing theories from Locke to Rawls and...

Halakhic Morality: Essays on Ethics and Masorah by Joseph Dov Soloveitchik explores the complexities of morality and ethics in Judaism. In this thought-provoking work, the author examines key...

First published in 1921, Dominic M Prümmer's Handbook of Moral Theology has remained a standard reference text for generations of clergy, seminarians, and laity. This centenary edition restores the...

Famine, Affluence and Morality by Peter Singer is a thought-provoking essay that challenges our moral obligations to others. In this concise edition, Singer presents his argument that we have the...

A Natural History of Human Morality by Michael Tomasello offers a detailed account of the evolution of human moral psychology. Through extensive experimental data comparing great apes and human...

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals and Ecce Homo is a masterful exploration of ethics and morality. This collection of three essays delves into the nature of 'good' and 'bad', examining...

Torture and Dignity: An Essay on Moral Injury by J. M. Bernstein explores how our understanding of morality is shaped by our experiences of suffering, particularly in the context of torture...

Giacomo Leopardi's Moral Fables is a collection of philosophical dialogues and social observations that showcase his unique blend of wit and wisdom. First published in 1827, this new translation by J...

Jürgen Habermas explores the foundations of moral consciousness and communicative action in this influential work. He develops his theory of discourse ethics, seeking to establish a moral point of...

John Paul Lederach's work in conflict resolution is internationally recognized. He has provided consultation, training and direct mediation in various situations around the world.In this book,...

Marriage and Morals explores how our individual, familial, and societal attitudes towards sex and marriage have evolved over time. By examining the codes that govern our sexual lives and conventional...

Shakespeare's Moral Compass by Neema Parvini is a groundbreaking study that reimagines how we approach great works of literature to find answers in times of moral uncertainty. By combining research...

Moral Responsibility Reconsidered explores the concept of moral responsibility in contemporary philosophical debates. It examines the justifiability of moral practices associated with it, including...

A New York Times Notable Book. In medieval England, a traveling theater troupe joins a village en route to their liege lord's castle, seeking an audience. When traditional morality plays fail to...

Moral Theory presents a non-consequentialist approach to solving moral problems. This system, often dismissed by consequentialists as 'traditional morality', is explored in depth, with its central...

Emile Durkheim's reflections on morality and society offer a unique insight into his vital concerns as a sociologist and thinker. This collection brings together key selections from Durkheim's work,...

Education and Morals: An Experimentalist Philosophy of EducationThis book presents an alternative approach to education, one that seeks to understand the moral dimensions of learning. John L. Childs...

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, leaving us with complex questions about how to think about our moral obligations. As scientific advances continue to accelerate, new kinds of dilemmas...

Moralitis: A Cultural Virus explores how an illiberal elite has marginalised tradition and common sense in favour of a supposedly progressive ideology that has degenerated into a collective mental...

Bernard Williams' Morality offers a thought-provoking exploration of ethics, challenging traditional approaches to moral philosophy. By examining various key positions and concepts, Williams tests...

Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality by David Baggett and Jerry L. Walls is a comprehensive treatment of moral arguments for God's existence. Recent advances in philosophy have revitalized...

This comprehensive volume explores the development of moral philosophy in the Western world, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to the present day. With 54 chapters covering key thinkers and...

Conscience: The Origins of Moral Intuition by Patricia Churchland explores how moral systems arise from our physical selves in combination with environmental demands. By examining scientific research...

The Morality of Law (The Storrs Lectures Series) by Lon L. Fuller Lon L. Fuller's seminal work explores the complex relationship between law and morality, distinguishing between the morality of duty...

The Grand Etteilla is a comprehensive guide to the Grand Etteilla Tarots, featuring the original 3 books by Julia Orsini, Mlle Lemarchand, and d'Odoucet, translated into English. This book provides...

Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales In Three Volumes is a collection of philosophical essays and treatises written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. This edition, published in 1989, presents the author's moral and...

Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics by Scott Rae provides a comprehensive framework for navigating life's most critical moral dilemmas. By exploring case studies and seven-step procedure, this...

The Abuse of Casuistry: A History of Moral ReasoningThis study explores the development of moral reasoning from antiquity to the seventeenth century, tracing its rise and fall in intellectual history...

The World of Corporate Managers: A Study in Moral Complexity This thought-provoking study explores how corporate managers think about ethics and morality in their daily work. Robert Jackall delves...

Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals explores the challenges posed by the decline of religion and the increasing influence of science on our moral values. Iris Murdoch examines how we can reconcile...

Moral Panics: The Social Construction of Deviance is a comprehensive exploration of the genesis, dynamics, and demise of moral panics and their impacts on society. This updated second edition...

Umberto Eco's Five Moral Pieces explores the complexities of contemporary life through a series of thought-provoking essays. In this collection, Eco argues that tolerance is increasingly essential in...

How to be Good? is a fundamental question in ethics that philosophers and ethicists rarely address directly. Understanding how to be good, or how to try to be good, is crucial for both theoretical...

On Grand Strategy is a comprehensive exploration of the art of strategy, from the ancient world to the present day. John Lewis Gaddis, a renowned historian and author, draws on his extensive...

Brian Leiter defends radical ideas from Nietzsche: there is no objectively true morality, and our conscious thoughts play almost no role in our actions. In this book, he presents a new interpretation...

True to Scripture, true to reason, and true to life, Charles Grandison Finney's Systematic Theology has been a driving force behind revivals around the world. With its emphasis on Biblical...

The Two Sources Of Morality And Religion by Henri Bergson is a foundational work in the realm of philosophy. First published in 1911, this influential text explores the relationship between morality...

Hardcover - 272 pages (2019) Patricia Churchland explores how moral systems arise from our physical selves in combination with environmental demands. She examines the influences of nature and...

Facing the Extreme Moral Life in the Concentration Camps by Tzvetan Todorov provides a thought-provoking examination of human morality in extreme circumstances. Drawing on a range of documents,...

The Path of Muhammad: A Book on Islamic Morals and EthicsThis work outlines the ideal of an Islamic society at the time of the Prophet Muhammad, providing insight into the values and principles that...

A Refutation of Moral Relativism: Interviews with an Absolutist by Peter Kreeft Moral relativism is a concept that has significant implications for civilization. Despite its widespread criticism,...

The Moral Vision of the New Testament Community: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics by Richard Hays is a thought-provoking exploration of the biblical witness's unified ethical...

Situation Ethics: A New Morality by Joseph F. Fletcher is a thought-provoking exploration of ethics that challenges traditional moral frameworks. This book presents a controversial thesis that love...

In post-Soviet Russia, morality has become a multifaceted concept, influenced by various religious traditions. This ethnographically based volume explores the intersection of religion and morality in...

The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of EthicsThis book explores the development of moral thought over three millennia, from ancient Greece to modern America. It brings together the...

Human Rights: Moral Or Political? This edited volume explores the long-standing debate about human rights, examining their nature and role in modern international politics. The contributors engage...

William J. Morgan explores the moral dimensions of sport in this thought-provoking analysis.The author examines the Olympic Games from 1906 to 1924, highlighting the debate between athletic...

This collection of essays explores moral responsibility and freedom of the will from a comprehensive philosophical perspective. John Martin Fischer's approach to these complex topics is presented in...

The Two Sources of Morality and Religion by Henri Bergson explores the nature of moral obligation and the role of religion in human society. Since primitive times, religion has played a significant...