The Imperative of Responsibility :In Search of an Ethics for the Technological Age
The Imperative of Responsibility :In Search of an Ethics for the Technological Age
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1 October, 1985
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Hans Jonas here rethinks the foundations of ethics in light of the awesome transformations wrought by modern technology: the threat of nuclear war, ecological ravage, genetic engineering, and the like. Though informed by a deep reverence for human life, Jonas's ethics is grounded not in religion but in metaphysics, in a secular doctrine that makes explicit man's duties toward himself, his posterity, and the environment. Jonas offers an assessment of practical goals under present circumstances, ending with a critique of modern utopianism.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780226405971 |
| ISBN10 | 0226405974 |
| Number Of Pages | 263 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 23 x 2 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | The University of Chicago Press |
| Format | paperback |
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