David Pearce is een Britse onafhankelijke filosoof die zich toelegt op de ethische afschaffing van lijden. Hij pleit voor een sterk moreel gebod om alle vormen van onaangename ervaringen bij alle voelende wezens te elimineren. Zijn werk schetst hoe technologische vooruitgang kan leiden tot het vervangen van lijden door gradaties van welzijn, een concept dat hij "paradise engineering" noemt. Als transhumanist en veganist benadrukt Pearce onze verantwoordelijkheid om niet alleen wreedheid te vermijden, maar ook het wereldwijde ecosysteem opnieuw te ontwerpen om lijden in het wild te voorkomen.
Published in 2000, this work from Routledge explores significant themes and concepts relevant to its field. As part of Taylor & Francis, it contributes to a broader understanding of its subject matter, offering insights that engage readers and scholars alike. The content is designed to provoke thought and discussion, making it a valuable addition to any academic collection.
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Someone wants to kill Brian Kurtz for discovering the Biogram. What starts as a market research project for a cola company leads to a chilling discovery about the destiny of mankind. Brian luckily misses being blown to bits in his lab and finds himself on the run, determined to uncover the secrets of the Biogram and find a way to stop fateful progress.
This report has been prepared by the London Environmental Economics Centre (LEEC). LEEC is a joint venture, established in 1988, by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the department of Economics of University College London (UCL). Popularly known as The Pearce Report, this book is a report prepared for the Department of the Environment. It demonstrates the ways in which elements in our environment at present under threat from many forms of pollution can be costed. The book goes on to show ways in which governments are able, as a consequence of this analysis, to construct systems of taxation which would both reduce pollution by making it too costly and generate revenue for cleaning up much of the damage. The book ends with a series of skeleton programmes for progress.
A photographic study of London, with an emphasis on architecture, avoiding stereotyped views and taking in some less familiar facets of the capital, including Camden Lock, docklands, mosques and pavement cafes, while 26 prints and old photographs give a glimpse of London's complicated past.
Focusing on innovative strategies and best practices, this guide offers dental professionals insights to enhance their practice. It covers essential topics such as patient engagement, marketing techniques, and operational efficiency. The book emphasizes building a strong team and fostering a positive workplace culture while also addressing the latest technological advancements in dentistry. With practical tips and real-world examples, it aims to empower dentists to achieve success and provide exceptional care to their patients.
The Loughborough to Nottingham section of the Great Central Railway's London Extension has had mixed fortunes over the years. Industry has ensured that at least part of the line survives after the wholesale closures of the 60s and 70s. Gypsum, lime, coal, not to mention, the MOD have all contributed, whilst passengers are returning in contrasting developments, traditional to the south and futuristic to the north - a remarkable tribute to the final major railway enterprise of the 19th Century. Includes 120 photographs, large scale maps, and other details of local history.