Tag: Altruism

Ethical Issues in Economics From Altruism to Cooperation to Equity


Free Download Ethical Issues in Economics: From Altruism to Cooperation to Equity By M. Teresa Lunati
1997 | 208 Pages | ISBN: 0333673662 | PDF | 13 MB
A critical perspective on the foundations of economic theory showing the importance of ethical considerations and focusing in particular on altruism, cooperation and equity. Mainstream neoclassical economics is analysed and challenged from a moral and socio-economic perspective, emphasizing the relationship between economics, ethics and politics. Throughout the book the nature of homo economicus is contrasted with that of homo ethicus. Their different moral principles, behavioural rules and values are compared and the importance of this battle for a good and civilised society is emphasised.

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Altruism or the Other as the Essence of Existence A Philosophical Passage to Being Altruistic


Free Download UKIraklis (Hercules) Ioannidis, Dartford Grammar School, "Altruism or the Other as the Essence of Existence A Philosophical Passage to Being Altruistic "
English | ISBN: 9004448381 | 2021 | 414 pages | PDF | 52 MB
Ioannidis relies on existential and feminist psychoanalysis to provide a radical and intertextual philosophical analysis of altruism. Following Nietzsche, he traces altruism to the phenomenon of giving ones word.

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Caring Economics Conversations on Altruism and Compassion, Between Scientists, Economists, and the Dalai Lama


Free Download Tania Singer, "Caring Economics: Conversations on Altruism and Compassion, Between Scientists, Economists, and the Dalai Lama"
English | ISBN: 1250064120 | 2015 | 240 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCIENTISTS AND ECONOMISTS IN DIALOGUE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A MORE ALTRUISTIC ECONOMY

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