Mar 05, 2016 a few months ago, i promised to read thomas nagels the possibility of altruism. Thomas nagel is university professor in the department of philosophy and the school of law at new york university. Thomas nagel is professor of philosophy and law at new york university. In accepting goals or reasons myself i attach objective value to certain circumstances, not just value for myself 1970, p. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of. Altruism itself depends on the recognition of the reality of other persons. Thomas nagel s ambitious and lively book tackles this fundamental issue, arguing that our divided nature is the root of a whole range of philosophical problems, touching, as it does, every aspect of human life. A few months ago, i promised to read thomas nagels the possibility of altruism. Thomas nagels the possibility of altruism is a searching and provocative. Thomas nagel is emeritus university professor of philosophy and law at new york university. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In this book nagel discusses the foundations of practical reason in general and of morality in particular. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Suhrkamp taschenbuch wissenschaft, frankfurt am main 2012. Nagels book is not a criticism of anybody elses book, nor a footnote to anybody elses theory. These are the central questions that the american philosopher thomas nagel attempts to answer in the possibility of altruism i have to concede that this is a book that and i have read and reread many times since i bought it in the 1970s.
Published in 1978, this sturdy little volume by thomas nagel is a defense of the claim that there is an objective moral requirement on all rational agents to behave altruistically. His books include the possibility of altruism, the view from nowhere, and what does it all mean a very short introduction to philosophy. Click download or read online button to get thomas nagel book now. Read the possibility of altruism by thomas nagel for free with a 30 day free trial. Written early on in nagel s career, it establishes his nowfamous distinction between agentrelative and agentneutral reasons, and argues that each agentrelative reason necessarily has an agentneutral correlate. Thomas nagels most famous work is what is it like to be a bat. The possibility of altruism kindle edition by nagel. His main areas of philosophical interest are philosophy of mind, political philosophy and ethics.
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Just as there are rational requirements on thought, ther. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Nagel makes clear that by altruism i mean not abject selfsacrifice but merely a willingness to act in consideration of the interests of other persons, without. The possibility of altruism chapter 4 thomas nagel. Since then, i read most of the book in argentina and finished it a few weeks ago in boston.
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In the possibility of altruism 1969, he argued that, if humes thesis is true. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The possibility of altruism princeton university press. The possibility of altruism clarendon press, oxford, 1970, 148 pp. The possibility of altruism thomas nagel published by princeton university press nagel, thomas. In this book nagel discusses the foundations of practical reason in general. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Times literary supplement this is a powerful and challenging work, skilfully organised and presented with economy, clarity, and style. Author of the possibility of altruism, the view from nowhere, what does it all mean. The possibility of altruism by thomas nagel, 9780691020020, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An extremely tough, polished, and altogether stimulating piece of work. These are the central questions that the american philosopher thomas nagel attempts to answer in the possibility of altruism. Buy the possibility of altruism new ed by nagel, thomas isbn.
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