The quest for a moral compass : a global history of ethics
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Published
Brooklyn : Melville House, [2014].
ISBN
1612194036 (hardcover), 9781612194035 (hardcover)
Physical Desc
x, 390 pages ; 24 cm
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Brookline - Adult | 170.9 Malik 2014 | On Shelf |
Concord - Adult | 170.9 Malik | On Shelf |
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Published
Brooklyn : Melville House, [2014].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
1612194036 (hardcover), 9781612194035 (hardcover)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-369) and index.
Description
This book explores the history of moral thought as it has developed over three millennia, from Homer's Greece to Mao's China, from ancient India to modern America. It tells the stories of the great philosophers, and breathes life into their ideas, while also challenging many of our most cherished moral beliefs. Engaging and provocative, This book confronts some of humanity's deepest questions. Where do values come from? Is God necessary for moral guidance? Are there absolute moral truths? It also brings morality down to earth, showing how, throughout history, social needs and political desires have shaped moral thinking. It is a history of the world told through the history of moral thought, and a history of moral thought that casts new light on global history. At a time of great social turbulence and moral uncertainty, there will be few histories more important than this.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Malik, K. (2014). The quest for a moral compass: a global history of ethics . Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Malik, Kenan, 1960-. 2014. The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of Ethics. Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Malik, Kenan, 1960-. The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of Ethics Melville House, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Malik, Kenan. The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of Ethics Melville House, 2014.
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