Ethics for Disaster

Ethics for Disaster

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Zack Naomi
Rowman & Littlefield
EAN: 9780742564947
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Ethics for Disaster addresses the moral aspects of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, plane crashes, Avian Flu pandemics, and other disasters. Naomi Zack explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society. By employing the moral systems of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics to analyze the consequences of recent natural disasters, Zack reveals the special plight of the poor, disabled, and infirm when tragedy strikes. Zack explores the political foundations of social contract theory and dignitarianism and invites readers to rethink the distinction between risk in normal times and risk in disaster. Using both real life and fictional examples, Zack forcefully argues for the preservation of normal moral principles in times of national crisis and emergency, stressing the moral obligation of both individuals and government in preparing for and responding to disaster..
EAN 9780742564947
ISBN 0742564940
Binding Hardback
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Publication date May 16, 2009
Pages 164
Language English
Dimensions 240 x 162 x 17
Country United States
Readership General
Authors Zack Naomi
Series Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy