"Rationality Through Reasoning" answers the question of how people are motivated to do what they believe they ought to do, built on a comprehensive account of normativity, rationality and reasoning that differs significantly from much existing philosophical thinking.Develops an original account of n[...]
This study uses techniques from economics to illuminate fundamental questions in ethics, particularly in the foundations of utilitarianism. Topics considered include the nature of teleological ethics, the foundations of decision theory, the value of equality and the moral significance of a person's [...]
We are often faced with choices that involve the weighing of people's lives against each other, or the weighing of lives against other good things. These are choices both for individuals and for societies. A person who is terminally ill may have to choose between palliative care and more aggressive [...]
John Broome examines climate change through an invigorating new lens. As he considers the moral dimensions, he reasons through what universal standards of goodness and justice require of us. His conclusions - some as demanding as they are logical - challenge and enlighten. Eco-conscious readers may [...]
John Broome examines climate change through an invigorating new lens. As he considers the moral dimensions, he reasons through what universal standards of goodness and justice require of us. His conclusions - some as demanding as they are logical - challenge and enlighten. Eco-conscious readers may [...]
Many economic problems are also ethical problems: should we value economic equality? how much should we care about preserving the environment? how should medical resources be divided between saving life and enhancing life? This book examines some of the practical issues that lie between economics an[...]
When police scientist Barry Allen gets into a strange accident, he is transformed into the super-speedster known as The Flash, and he must battle against the Mirror Master, the Trickster, Captain Cold, and many other villains. Original.[...]
Written by John Broome Art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella & Murphy Anderson Cover by Gil Kane & Joe Giella DC adds a new title to the CHRONICLES series: GREEN LANTERN CHRONICLES, collecting the adventures of Hal Jordan in the exact order of their original publication. In this first volume featuring SHOWC[...]
Written by John Broome Art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and others Cover by Ethan Van Sciver These seminal tales from the 1960s, torn from the pages of SHOWCASE #8, THE FLASH #105, 106, 110, 113, 117, 122, 140 and 155, introduced the Scarlet Speedster's Rogues Gallery, including Captain Co[...]
The classic Silver Age titles are collected in softcover for the first time, including "Secret Origins" numbered 1, "More Secret Origins" numbered 1, "Even More Secret Origins" numbered 1, and "Weird Secret Origins" numbered 1! Don't miss the origins of "Wonder Woman", the Superman/Batman team, "The[...]
Introduced in 1940, The Flash burst onto the comic book scene with an explosive debut akin to his super-speed powers. He was an instant smash-hit success, as the lightning bolt insignia upon his chest became synonymous with the term "superhero". Even as seven decades have passed, The Flash is still [...]