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9Discriminating against "organ takers"American Journal of Bioethics 4 (4). 2004.This article responds to David Steinberg's proposal in favor of an organ donation system that gives allocation preference to people who agree to donate after they die. This article challenges the notion that organ taking is morally impermissible and questions Steinberg’s program on the grounds that it would unfairly discriminate against these people by deprioritizing their claims to the kidney supply. Relatedly, the article suggests that Steinberg’s proposal effectively coerces people to opt in…Read more
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6Germ-line Genetic Enhancements and Rawlsian Primary GoodsJournal of Philosophical Research 32 (9999): 217-230. 2007.Genetic interventions raise a host of moral issues and, of its various species, germ-line genetic enhancement is the most morally contentious. This paper surveys various arguments against germ-line enhancement and attempts to demonstrate their inadequacies. A positive argument is advanced in favor of certain forms of germ-line enhancements, which holds that they are morally permissible if and only if they augment Rawlsian primary goods, either directly or by facilitating their acquisition.
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5Routledge handbook of ethics and war: just war theory in the twenty-first century (edited book)Routledge. 2013.This new Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary extensions and alternatives to the just war tradition in the field of the ethics of war. The modern history of just war has typically assumed the primacy of four particular elements: jus ad bellum, jus in bello, the state actor, and the solider. This book will put these four elements under close scrutiny, and will explore how they fare given the following challenges: • What role do the traditional elements of jus ad bellum and jus…Read more
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4The Basics of NanotechnologyIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Definitions and Scales The Origins of Nanotechnology The Current State of Nanotechnology The Future of Nanotechnology Nanotechnology in Nature and Applications.
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3Human EnhancementIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: What is Human Enhancement? Defining Human Enhancement The Therapy–Enhancement Distinction Human Enhancement Scenarios Untangling the Issues in Human Enhancement Restricting Human Enhancement Technologies?
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3Business in ethical focus: an anthology (edited book)Broadview Press. 2008.Business in Ethical Focus is a compilation of classical and contemporary essays on business ethics. Approximately 50 essays are organized into five units: Corporate Social Responsibility; Rights and Obligations of Employees and Employers; Justice and Fair Practice; Distributive Justice; and Advertising, Marketing, and the Consumer. Readers will become acquainted with seminal ideas from important thinkers such as Milton Friedman on corporate social responsibility and Amartya Sen on whether busine…Read more
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2Regulating NanotechnologyIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: The Stricter‐Law Argument Learning from History Objections to the Stricter‐Law Argument An Interim Solution? Putting the Pieces Together.
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2PrivacyIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Historical and Legal Background Philosophical Foundations Radio Frequency Identity Chips Item‐Level Tagging Human Implants RFID‐Chipped Identification Is RFID a Threat to Privacy?
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2Philosophies of the SciencesIn Philosophies of the Sciences, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: References.
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2NanomaterialsIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Formation of Materials Carbon Nanomaterials Inorganic Nanomaterials.
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2Not Just Wars (edited book)Routledge. forthcoming.This volume seeks to divide challenges to the just war tradition into thematic categories, to better outline the changing landscape of the Just War tradition. The motivating idea and common thread that will carry through the collection is to engage in a process of reflective equilibrium where the various authors will not only present some element in the Just War tradition to see how it applies to modern warfare, but how the facts about modern warfare can and ought to bear upon/change different …Read more
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2Applied NanotechnologyIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Using Nanomaterials Nanotechnology Computing and Robotics Predicting the Future of Technology.
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2EnvironmentIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Society, Technology, and the Environment Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Solutions to Environmental Problems Overall Assessments: Risk and Precaution.
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2MilitaryIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: The Military and Technology A Nano‐Enabled Military A Nano‐Enabled Defense System Ethical Concerns.
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1Risk and PrecautionIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Risk Cost–Benefit Analysis Precautionary Principles Evaluating the Precautionary Principle.
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1Whiskey and Philosophy (edited book)Wiley. 2009.From the Back Cover "After decades of cut-and-paste offerings on the subject, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in whisky—whether single malt, bourbon, or anything else—and all that makes it truly unique." —Jim McEwan, Production Director, Bruichladdich Distillery "Does being a philosopher require an appreciation of good whiskey or does having an appreciation of good whiskey make one philosophical? Whichever is the case, Whiskey & Philosophy makes for a thought-provoking and thirst-…Read more
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1Equity and AccessIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Distributive Justice Nanotechnology and the Developing World Water Purification Solar Energy Medicine Nanotechnology, the Developing World, and Distributive Justice.
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1MedicineIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: The Rise of Nanomedicine Diagnostics and Medical Records Treatment Moving Forward.
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1Tools of the TradeIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Seeing the Nanoscale Basic Governing Theories.
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ConclusionIn What is Nanotechnology and why does it Matter?, Wiley‐blackwell. 2010.This chapter contains sections titled: Chapter Summaries Final Thoughts and Future Investigations.
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Areas of Specialization
Applied Ethics |
Normative Ethics |
Philosophy of Law |