Outside Color

Perceptual Science and the Puzzle of Color in Philosophy

M. Chirimuuta (Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh)

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English

Massachusetts Inst of Tec
28 July 2017

Philosophy; Philosophy of mind; Philosophy: aesthetics; States of consciousness

Series: The MIT Press

The Ethics of Surveillance: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of surveillance. Addressing important questions such as:

    * Is it ever acceptable to spy on one's allies?
    * To what degree should the state be able to intrude into its citizens' private lives in the name of security?
    * Can corporate espionage ever be justified?
    * What are the ethical issues surrounding big data?
    * How far should a journalist go in pursuing information?
    * Is it reasonable to expect a degree of privacy in public?
    * Is it ever justifiable for a parent to read a child's diary?

Featuring case studies throughout this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics, ethics of technology, privacy, security studies, politics, journalism and human geography.

By: M. Chirimuuta (Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh)
Imprint: Massachusetts Inst of Tec
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
ISBN: 9780262534574
ISBN 10: 0262534576
Series: The MIT Press
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 28 July 2017
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

M. Chirimuuta is Assistant Professor in the Department of the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh.