About this title: This book is a comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations. It appears at a time when it is becoming increasingly obvious that we can no longer exploit the environment without causing risks for posterity. Dr De-Shalit argues that our obligations towards new generations are a matter of justice, not of charity or supererogation. It becomes our duty to consider them when we distribute access to natural resources, decide on environmental policies and plan budgets. This raises problems for conventional theories of justice. The book puts forward a new communitarian ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780415100182ISBN:0415100186
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 5.433 by 8.504 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) the first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations, dr de-shalit argues that they are a matter of justice, not charity or supererogation. why posterity matters is the first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations. it appears at a time when it is becoming increasingly obvious that we can no longer exploit the environment ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780415100182ISBN:0415100186
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780415100182ISBN:0415100186
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 176 pages. This book is printed on demand (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (176 pages) the first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations, dr de-shalit argues that they are a matter of justice, not charity or supererogation. (Hardback) read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780415100182ISBN:0415100186
Description: New. For many years the environment has been treated as a free commodity, but it has become clear that we cannot continue to exploit the environment without incurring great costs for our as well as future generations. "Why Posterity Matters" is the first... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Print on demand title. D elivery is typically 8-12 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations, Dr de-Shalit argues that they are a matter of justice, not charity or supererogation. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Print on demand title. Delivery is typically 7-10 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The first comprehensive philosophical examination of our duties to future generations, Dr de-Shalit argues that they are a matter of justice, not charity ... read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
