Difficulties of Ethical Life - Perspectives in Continental Philosophy

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Avail. in cloth. Review Quotes: "Effectively combines the discussion of practical and political issues with a more speculative, theoretical approach. Essential reading for those interested in making such a crossover."Review Quotes:...a compelling collection of essay that successfully demonstrates the bearing of philosophical ethics in understandings of twenty-first century life.-Paula DunlopWritings in philosophical ethics that include discussion of the challenges wrought by techonological change and globalization. Gives new life to ethics through original interpretations and its application to contemporary philosophy.-Kelly OliverBiographical Note: SHANNON SULLIVAN is Professor of Philosophy, Women's Studies, and African and African American Studies at Penn State University. DENNIS J. SCHMIDT is Liberal Arts Research Professor of Philosophy, Comparative Literature, and German at Pennsylvania State University. Publisher Marketing: Philosophy is being radically transformed by questions of how to live well. What does such a way of life mean? How are we to understand the meaning of ethicality? What are the obstacles to ethical living? And should we assume that an ethical life is a better life? This title considers issues relevant to living ethically. Review Citations:

Chronicle of Higher Education 02/13/2009 pg. 21 (EAN 9780823229734, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Sullivan, Shannon SHANNON SULLIVAN is Professor of Philosophy, Womenas Studies, and African and African American Studies at Penn State University. Contributor Bio:  Schmidt, Dennis J Schmidt is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University.