“jeff mcmahan”

This magisterial work is the first comprehensive study of the ethics of killing, where the moral status of the individual killed is uncertain. Drawing on philosophical notions of personal identity and the immorality of killing, McMahan looks carefully at a host of practical issues, including abortio... More

The essays in this volume, all published here for the first time, are intended to illuminate the moral and evaluative dimensions of nationalism. With discussions of issues such as the ideal of national self-determination, the permissibility of secession, the legitimacy of international intervention,... More

This book is a comprehensive philosophical study of the ethics of killing in cases in which the metaphysical and moral status of the individual killed is uncertain or controversial. Among the questionable and marginal in this way are human embryos, foetuses, neonates, animals, anencephalic infants, ... More

An indispensable manual for survival and success that asks the most important question today's leaders, in any industry, can ask themselves: What would Google do?To demonstrate how to emulate Google, Jarvis lays out his laws of what he calls "the new Google century," including such insight... More

From CNBC, the recognized leader in financial market news, comes the most complete and accessible guide to your money and how it relates to the financial markets. CNBC Guide to Money and Markets shows you how to choose and use a variety of investment vehicles to build a powerful and diverse portfoli... More