In de culture wars bestoken partijen elkaars culturele stellingen met claims en verwijten over identiteit, zelfbegrip en sociale tegenstellingen. Cultuurmarxisten, social justice warriors, alt‑righters, incels, populisten en woke activisten strijden in kwesties als Black Lives Matter en #MeToo over voorrechten en achterstelling – soms met ironie, soms verbitterd, maar altijd vanuit de vaste overtuiging van een gelijk dat is verbonden met de eigen identiteit. Juist in die stellige overtuig...

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In very recent times humanity has learnt a vast amount about the universe, the past, and itself. But through our remarkable successes in acquiring knowledge we have learned how much we have yet to learn: the science we have, for example, addresses just 5 per cent of the universe; pre-history is still being revealed, with thousands of historical sites yet to be explored; and the new neurosciences of mind and brain are just b...

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors.

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This book offers an examination of physician-assisted death, but it also extends the discussion to a broader range of end-of-life decisions including suicide, palliative care and sedation until death.