The Ethics of Development

The Ethics of Development systematically examines the ethical issues surrounding the subject of development. Featuring case studies throughout this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to a topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics, global justice, politics, sociology, economics, geography and public policy.

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David Ingram is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, USA. His most recent book is World Crisis and Underdevelopment: A Critical Theory of Poverty, Agency, and Coercion.

Thomas Derdak is Lecturer in Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, USA. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of international development and is the executive director of Global Alliance for Africa, an NGO with programs in East Africa.

Klappentext

The Ethics of Development: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of development. The book addresses important questions such as:

• What does development mean?
• Is there a human right to development?
• If we aim for sustainable development in an age of global climate change, should developed nations sacrifice economic growth for the sake of allowing developing countries to catch up?
• Should eradication of poverty or diminution of radical inequality be the principal focus of developmental policy?
• What are the macroeconomic theories of development? And how have they informed development policy?
• How does development work in practice?

Featuring case studies throughout, this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics, global justice, economics, politics, sociology, and public policy.

Inhalt

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One: Development

Chapter Two: Human Rights

Chapter Three: Development Through Trade: Utilitarian, Social Contractarian, and Communitarian Considerations

Chapter Four: Development and Aid: Global Financial Institutions and Private Donors

Chapter Five: Climate Change, Sustainable Development and the Limits of Green Capitalism

Chapter Six: Immigration and Development

Chapter Seven: Transnational Corporations

Chapter Eight: The Development Practitioner

Chapter Nine: Personal Duties: Personal Giving and the Obligation to Assist

Glossary

Index