by Nicholas Rescher
University of Pittsburgh Press, 1980
Cloth: 978-0-8229-3411-0 | Paper: 978-0-8229-8476-4 | eISBN: 978-0-8229-7625-7
Library of Congress Classification T14.R42
Dewey Decimal Classification 601.9

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ABOUT THIS BOOK
Nicholas Rescher examines a number of controversial social issues using the intellectual tools of the philosopher, in an attempt to clarify some of the complexities of modern society, technology, and economics. He elucidates his thoughts on topics such as: whether technological progress leads to greater happiness; environmental problems; endangered species, costly scientific research on the frontiers of knowledge, medical/moral issues on the preservation of life; and crime and justice, among others.