"This volume is an extraordinarily rich resource. Don't miss the chance to eavesdrop on these conversations." - Norman Daniels, Harvard University Not only do the issues come alive, but the participants do as well. He cunningly brings ethical theory to life through insightful conversations with key philosophers and scientists. "I have rarely enjoyed a philosophy book as much. Exciting for anyone who wants to embed questions in applied ethics in a larger anthropological-philosophical context." - Uta Bittner, Zeitschrift fuer medizinische Ethik It provides readers not only with an outline of each interviewee's position, but also offers a personal impression of each thinker. The conversational form is refreshing when compared with other textual forms, like the monograph. "Voorhoeve probes positions in a precise and clear way. provides the most valuable insights on the nature of ethics." - Shlomo Cohen, Iyyun: The Jerusalem Philosophical Quarterly For the reader interested in moral theory this is a true asset, since Voorhoeve managed to assemble quite a few of the figures that have shaped the face of moral philosophy in the past generation to discuss fundamentals of their moral views. He has the talent to ask difficult questions in a welcoming way, setting the stage for his interviewees to explain their positions as clearly as they can. Voorhoeve has a sophisticated command of his interlocutors' philosophical views, and his questions often hit the nail on the head. "The book is both richly instructive and delightful to read. n exemplary demonstration of philosophical discussion in action." - Steven Poole's Non-Fiction Choice, The Guardian There are dramatic moments, too, when an interlocutor turns the tables and begins to question the interviewer, who scrupulously records his own pauses and concessions. "A superb collection of interviews with leading figures in moral philosophy: Voorhoeve deftly limns the broad outlines of their thought and paints a physical picture of the setting, before interrogating his subjects' theories. I can highly recommend Conversations on Ethics as worthwhile for anyone interested in ethics." - Lauren Tillinghast, Philosophical Practice Voorhoeve's engagement with each thinker is informed, precise, clear, and insightful. "A delight, both in conception and in execution. Exciting." - Krister Bykvist, The Philosophers' Magazine His probing questions often bring our the weakest or most revealing parts of the interviewed philosophers' views. Professional philosophers will also find the interviews rewarding, since Voorhoeve has a knack for teasing out revealing answers. "Alex Voorhoeve's intellectually stimulating and highly entertaining collection of interviews serves as a perfect introduction to the thoughts of several important contemporary moral philosophers. All in all, a great contribution to the field, which will not only prove of interest to the student of ethics but also to the novice and the historian." - Francois Claveau, Ethics & Economics excels in many conversations at probing the ideas of his interlocutor. "Voorhoeve succeeds in making the conversations accessible to and even potentially thrilling for the non specialist. a special ability for critical thinking a demand for honesty and authenticity." - Cristian Iftode, Public Reason n excellent illustration of the two desiderata that have inspired philosophical inquiry since the time of Socrates. "Voorhoeve has a real gift for detecting the vulnerable parts in any thinker's argumentation and exposing them in a manner that forces the philosopher to produce a more comprehensive account of her or his views. Overall, it is an excellent book, providing something different, involving and very welcome." - Hugh Upton, Philosophical Investigations A pleasure to read as well as philosophically valuable. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to delve deeper into ethics." - Bart Engelen, Ethical Perspectives The value of Voorhoeve's book is that it shows how great minds come to their ideas and come to disagree on fundamental issues. The interviewees turn out to be genuine philosophers, diligent and enormously intelligent but nonetheless struggling and fallible. Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Global Public Health.The European Society of Cardiology Series.Oxford Commentaries on International Law.
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