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Lieferstatus:	i.d.R. innert 7-14 Tagen versandfertig
Veröffentlichung:	Mai 2009
Genre:	Philosophie
	Ethics & moral philosophy / Ethics and moral philosophy / PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
ISBN:	9780742564947
EAN-Code:	9780742564947
Verlag:	Rowman & Littlefield
Einband:	Gebunden
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 240 mm / B 162 mm / D 17 mm
Gewicht:	399 gr
Seiten:	164
Zus. Info:	Hardback
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Inhalt:

Ethics for Disaster addresses the moral aspects of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, plane crashes, Avian Flu pandemics, and other disasters. Naomi Zack explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society. By employing the moral systems of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics to analyze the consequences of recent natural disasters, Zack reveals the special plight of the poor, disabled, and infirm when tragedy strikes. Zack explores the political foundations of social contract theory and dignitarianism and invites readers to rethink the distinction between risk in normal times and risk in disaster. Using both real life and fictional examples, Zack forcefully argues for the preservation of normal moral principles in times of national crisis and emergency, stressing the moral obligation of both individuals and government in preparing for and responding to disaster..