In this collection of his recent and classic essays, distinguished philosopher Nicholas Rescher explores a variety of contemporary public policy issues ranging from the use of quantitative data in social policy making to problems in biomedical ethics. Offering a rational approach to questions often treated with more heat than light, the essays demonstrate the usefulness of philosophical reflection on social and political issues, and make it clear that questions of moral right and wrong are always relevant.
| ISBN: | 9780847681259 |
| Publication date: | 12th December 1995 |
| Author: | Nicholas Rescher |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 198 pages |
| Genres: |
Sociology |
In this collection of his recent and classic essays, distinguished philosopher Nicholas Rescher explores a variety of contemporary public policy issues ranging from the use of quantitative data in social policy making to problems in biomedical ethics. Offering a rational approach to questions often treated with more heat than light, the essays demonstrate the usefulness of philosophical reflection on social and political issues, and make it clear that questions of moral right and wrong are always relevant.
Public Concerns features in the following genres: Sociology
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Public Concerns was written by Nicholas Rescher and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Public Concerns has 198 pages