<p><span>Ethics and Public Policy: A Philosophical Inquiry, second edition subjects important and controversial areas of public policy to philosophical scrutiny. Jonathan Wolff, a renowned philosopher and veteran of many public committees, introduces and assesses core problems and controversies in p
Ethics and public policy: a philosophical inquiry
โ Scribed by Wolff, Jonathan
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 239
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Scientific Experiments on Animals 2. Gambling 3. Drugs 4. Safety 5. Crime and Punishment 6. Health 7. Disability 8. The Free Market 9. Conclusion: Connecting Philosophy and Public Policy. Notes. Index
โฆ Subjects
Ethik;Policy sciences--Moral and ethical aspects;Political ethics;Political planning--Moral and ethical aspects;Politisches Handeln;Sozialethik;Sozialphilosophie;Public administration--Moral and ethical aspects;Public administration -- Moral and ethical aspects;Policy sciences -- Moral and ethical aspects
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