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Mary Midgley argues for the relevance of philosophy in tackling pressing societal issues, such as animal rights, the value of education, feminism, and the implications of intelligent computers. By addressing these significant questions, she reveals how philosophical inquiry can clarify our understanding of contemporary dilemmas. Midgley aims to uncover the distortions affecting our judgment, encouraging readers to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of modern life and the ethical considerations that arise from them.
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Utopias, Dolphins and Computers, Mary Midgley
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- 2000
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- Title
- Utopias, Dolphins and Computers
- Subtitle
- Problems in Philosophical Plumbing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Midgley
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780415133784
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Mary Midgley argues for the relevance of philosophy in tackling pressing societal issues, such as animal rights, the value of education, feminism, and the implications of intelligent computers. By addressing these significant questions, she reveals how philosophical inquiry can clarify our understanding of contemporary dilemmas. Midgley aims to uncover the distortions affecting our judgment, encouraging readers to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of modern life and the ethical considerations that arise from them.