Philosophers Take On the World

David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, Oxford)

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Oxford University Press
22 October 2016

Every day the news shows us provoking stories about what's going on in the world, about events which raise moral questions and problems.

In Philosophers Take On the World a team of philosophers get to grips with a variety of these controversial

issues, from the amusing to the shocking, in short, engaging, often controversial pieces. Covering topics from guns to abortion, the morality of drinking alone, hating a sports team, and being rude to cold callers, the essays will make you think again about the judgements we make on a daily basis and the ways in which we choose to conduct our lives.

Philosophers Take On the World is based on the blog run by the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford, one of the world's leading centres for applied ethics.

Edited by: David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics Oxford)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 438g
ISBN: 9780198753728
ISBN 10: 0198753721
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 22 October 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Edmonds is a Senior Research Associate at Oxford's Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. He is also an award winning documentary maker for BBC radio. He is the author co-author or editor of 10 books which have been translated into 25 languages. They include, with John Eidinow, the international bestseller Wittgenstein's Poker. His latest book, Would You Kill the Fat Man was picked as Editor's Choice in the New York Times. With Nigel Warburton he co-runs Philosophy Bites (www.philosophybites.com <http://www.philosophybites.com>), the popular philosophy podcast which has had over 29 million downloads.

Reviews for Philosophers Take On the World

Philosophers Take on the World paves the way for people to become independent thinkers, more mindful of the philosophical implications that lurk behind all corners of our lives. Anna Zanetti, The Oxford Culture Review I'm now a convert. Jonathan Wright, Catholic Herald