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Persons: The Difference between Someone' and Something' (Oxford Studies in Theological Ethics),New
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An examination and defense of the concept of personality, long central to Western moral culture but now increasingly under attack, by a leading European philosopher. Persons takes issue with major contemporary philosophers, especially in the Englishspeaking world (such as Parfit and Singer), who have contributed to the eclipse of the idea, and traces the debate back to the foundations of modern philosophy in Descartes and Locke. Robert Spaemann offers extended discussions of the sources of the idea in Christian theology and its development in Western philosophy. He also provides a number of pointed discussions of pressing practical questionsfor example, our treatment of the severely disabled human and the moral status of intelligent nonhuman animals. The book covers a great deal of ground before coming to a focused conclusion: all human beings are persons.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Persons: The Difference between `Someone' and `Something'? A: The book examines the concept of personality, addressing its significance in Western moral culture and the challenges it faces from contemporary philosophers.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Robert Spaemann, a prominent European philosopher.
- Q: What philosophical figures are discussed in the book? A: The book critiques major contemporary philosophers such as Parfit and Singer and traces philosophical debates back to figures like Descartes and Locke.
- Q: What practical questions does the book address? A: It discusses pressing issues like the treatment of severely disabled individuals and the moral status of intelligent non-human animals.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 29, 2017.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Persons: The Difference between `Someone' and `Something'? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While it addresses complex themes, the book is accessible and can be informative for those new to philosophical discussions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the themes discussed in this book? A: You can find detailed discussions in the book itself, as well as reviews and summaries available online.