On moral considerability: an essay on who morally matters
Auteur :
Bernstein, Mark H.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195123913
Date de publication :
26 nov. 1998
Dimensions :
23,1 x 16,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
522 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In this volume, Bernstein identifies the qualities that make an entity deserving of moral consideration. It is often assumed that only "normal" human beings count. Bernstein argues for "experientialism", the view that having conscious experiences is necessary and sufficient for moral standing.