Philosophy of the Family: Ethics, Identity and Responsibility

by Teresa Baron and Christopher Cowley

Almost everyone grows up in a family, and family ties play an important role in daily life. But what exactly is a 'family'? What is a 'family tie'? We use the general concept of 'family' in many contexts - in fiction, in talk shows, in law, in politics - and yet one person's family may be strikingly different from another's.

This introductory guide sets out to examine the multiple meanings of the family and related concepts. It explores...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350373621
• ISBN13: 9781350373624
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"