Mark Hall

Fritz Allhoff

Interest in NFIB v. Sebelius has been extraordinarily high, from as soon as the legislation was passed, through lower court rulings, the Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari, and the decision itself, both for its substantive holdings and the purported behind-the-scene dynamics. Legal blogs exploded with analysis, bioethicists opined on our collective responsibilities, and philosophers tackled concepts like ‘coercion’ and the activity/inactivity distinction. This volume aims to bring together scholars from disparate fields to analyze various features of the decision. It comprises over twenty essays from a range of academic disciplines, namely law, philosophy, and political science. Essays are divided into five units: context and history, analyzing the opinions, individual liberty, Medicaid, and future implications.

Philosophical and Legal Implications

The Affordable Care Act Decision

Adam Henschke

Bradley Jay Strawser

Foundational norms for cyberwarfare -- Emerging norms for cyberwarfare / George R. Lucas, Jr -- The emergence of international legal norms for cyber-conflict / Michael N. Schmitt and Liis Vihul -- Distinctive ethical issues of cyberwarfare / Randall R. Dipert -- Cyberwarfare and the just war tradition -- Cyber chevauchées: cyber war can happen / David Whetham -- Cyberwarfare as ideal war / Ryan Jenkins -- Post-cyber: dealing with the aftermath of cyber-attacks / Brian Orend -- Ethos of cyberwarfare -- Beyond Tallinn: the code of the cyber-warrior? / Matthew Beard -- Immune from cyber-fire? The psychological & physiological effects of cyberwarfare / Daphna Canetti, Michael L. Gross, & Israel Waismel-Manor -- Beyond machines: humans in cyber operations, espionage, and conflict / David Danks and Joseph H. Danks -- Cyberwarfare, deception, and privacy -- Cyber perfidy, ruse, and deception / Heather M. Roff -- Cyber-attacks and "dirty hands": cyberwar, cyber-crimes or covert political action? / Seumas Miller -- Moral concerns with cyber espionage: automated key-word searches and data-mining / Michael Skerker

The Ethics of Cyberwarfare

Binary Bullets

Patrick Lin

Nanotechnology & Society is a collection of sixteen papers focused on the most urgent issues arising from nanotechnology today and in the near future. Written by leading researchers, policy experts, and nanoethics scholars worldwide, the book is divided into five units: foundational issues; risk and regulation; industry and policy; the human condition; and selected global issues. The essays tackle such contentious issues as environmental impact, health dangers, medical benefits, intellectual property, professional code of ethics, privacy, international governance, and more.

Current and Emerging Ethical Issues

Nanotechnology & Society

A. P. Martinich

Anand Jayprakash Vaidya

Part of the Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy series, this survey of early modern philosophy focuses on the key texts and philosophers of the period whose beliefs changed the course of western thought. Assembles the key texts from the most significant and influential philosophers of the early modern era to provide a thorough introduction to the period. Features the writings of the major philosophical, scientific, and political thinkers of the time, including Descartes, Hobbes, Leibniz and Spinoza. Focuses on the development and growth of Rationalism which stressed reason, logic, and experimentation in the pursuit of truth. Readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors, who are leading scholars in the field.

Essential Readings with Commentary

Early Modern Philosophy

Liz Stillwaggon Swan

Stimulates thoughts and expands awareness of the philosophicaldimensions of yoga in its many forms and practices Yoga — Philosophy for Everyone presents a widearray of perspectives by people whose lives have been touched byyoga. Addressing myriad aspects of yoga's divergent paths, topicsinclude body image for men and women; the religious and spiritualaspects of yoga; and issues relating to ethics, personal growth,and the teaching of yoga. Written by philosophers andnon-philosophers alike, with contributions from professional yogainstructors, lifelong practitioners, and first-timers, Yoga— Philosophy for Everyone offers a wealth of material forboth enjoyment and deep reflection.

Bending Mind and Body

Yoga - Philosophy for Everyone

The general consensus among philosophers is that the use of torture is never justified. In this book, Fritz Allhoff demonstrates the weakness of the case against torture; while allowing that torture constitutes a moral wrong, he nevertheless argues that it represents the lesser of two evils.

A Philosophical Analysis

Terrorism, Ticking Time-Bombs, and Torture

Marcus P. Adams

Thoughtful essays on the history, significance, and pleasures of whiskey Everyone becomes a philosopher with a drink in hand, but Whiskey & Philosophy takes this natural pairing to a new level. It explores a range of philosophical topics related to whiskey through engaging reflections written by philosophers, whiskey writers, and others. You will learn things that are both practical (how do tasting notes vary across guides and whiskey brands?) and thought provoking (why is there the popular conception that drinking whiskey makes people mean, and is it true?). Whether your interest lies in the drink itself or in the philosophical issues surrounding it, you'll find something to interest you in this unusual book. Covers subjects ranging from geographical origin to stylistic differences between whiskey and Scotch Explores philosophical ideas such as the aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of whiskey and whiskey drinking Includes contributions from academics, journalists, and whiskey specialists, all written in an engaging and accessible style Whether you prefer your whiskey neat or in a Manhattan, from the United States, Scotland, or elsewhere, Whiskey & Philosophy is your perfect drinking companion.

A Small Batch of Spirited Ideas

Whiskey and Philosophy

Daniel Moore

Ongoing research in nanotechnology promises both innovations andrisks, potentially and profoundly changing the world. This bookhelps to promote a balanced understanding of this importantemerging technology, offering an informed and impartial look at thetechnology, its science, and its social impact and ethics. Nanotechnology is crucial for the next generation ofindustries, financial markets, research labs, and our everydaylives; this book provides an informed and balanced look atnanotechnology and its social impact Offers a comprehensive background discussion on nanotechnologyitself, including its history, its science, and its tools, creatinga clear understanding of the technology needed to evaluate ethicsand social issues Authored by a nanoscientist and philosophers, offers anaccurate and accessible look at the science while providing anideal text for ethics and philosophy courses Explores the most immediate and urgent areas of social impactof nanotechnology

From Science to Ethics

What Is Nanotechnology and Why Does It Matter?

In Wine & Philosophy, philosophers, wine critics, and winemakers share their passion for wine through well-crafted essays that explore wine’s deeper meaning, nature, and significance Joins Food & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy in in the "Epicurean Trilogy Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, wine writers, and winemakers Chapters include, “The Art & Culture of Wine”; “Tasting & Talking about Wine”; “Wine & Its Critics”; “The Beauty of Wine”; “The Metaphysics of Wine”; and “The Politics & Economics of Wine” Accessible to a general audience while at the same time covering some serious philosophical ground Incorporates traditional areas of philosophical study, including philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, aesthetics, metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy A great complimentary text to any guided-tour visit to the Napa Valley or other wineries

A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking

Wine and Philosophy

Nicholas G. Evans

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 in bello—and the constituent principles that follow from this distinction—play in modern warfare? Do they adequately account for a normative theory of war? • What is the role of the state in warfare? Is it or should it be the primary actor in just war theory? • Can a just war be understood simply as a response to territorial aggression between state actors, or should other actions be accommodated under legitimate recourse to armed conflict? • Is the idea of combatant qua state-employed soldier a valid ethical characterization of actors in modern warfare? • What role does the technological backdrop of modern warfare play in understanding and realizing just war theories? Over the course of three key sections, the contributors examine these challenges to the just war tradition in a way that invigorates existing discussions and generates new debate on topical and prospective issues in just war theory. This book will be of great interest to students of just war theory, war and ethics, peace and conflict studies, philosophy and security studies.

Just War Theory in the 21st Century

Routledge Handbook of Ethics and War

Dave Monroe

Food & Philosophy offers a collection of essays which explore a range of philosophical topics related to food; it joins Wine & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy in in the "Epicurean Trilogy." Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, food writers, and professional chefs. Provides a critical reflection on what and how we eat can contribute to a robust enjoyment of gastronomic pleasures A thoughtful, yet playful collection which emphasizes the importance of food as a proper object of philosophical reflection in its own right

Fritz Allhoff

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