Norms and practices / James D. Wallace.
Norms and practices / James D. Wallace.
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Publisher
Ithaca ; London : Cornell University Press, 2009.
Date
2009.
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N170/273
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 140 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
Challenging the paradigm in ethics -- The spirit of the enterprise -- Social artifacts and ethical criticism -- General and particular in practical knowledge -- Virtues of benevolence and justice.
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Publisher
Ithaca ; London : Cornell University Press, 2009.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2009.
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Summary
"In Norms and Practices, James D. Wallace shows that norms of all kinds, including ethical norms, are intensely social constructs learned through constant interaction with others. Wallace suggests that ethical norms have long been misunderstood as practice-independent prescriptions for behavior; he regards them instead as items of practical knowled...
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Norms and practices / James D. Wallace.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N170/273
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74VM47VZbArO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM47VZbArO
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ISBN
9780801447198 (cloth : alk. paper)
DDC
170
MMS ID
991001396959702626
