Sacrifice and Moral Philosophy

by Alfred Archer

Book Overview

The aim of this book is to foster a more explicit and direct discussion of the concept of sacrifice and its importance in moral philosophy.

Acts of self-sacrifice have a special place in our moral lives. We admire and celebrate those who give up their lives so that others may live. Despite this important role that sacrifice plays in our moral thinking, moral philosophers have had surprisingly little to say about the nature of sacrifice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367508613
• ISBN13: 9780367508616
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"