Biology and the Foundations of Ethics

Biology and the Foundations of Ethics
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 0521559235
ISBN-13 : 9780521559232
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Book Synopsis Biology and the Foundations of Ethics by : Jane Maienschein

Download or read book Biology and the Foundations of Ethics written by Jane Maienschein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-02-28 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays focuses on the connection between biology and questions in ethics.


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