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The Ethics of Cities

About The Ethics of Cities

Ethical dilemmas and value conflicts affect cities globally, but urban leaders and citizens often avoid confronting them directly and instead view the governance of cities as primarily an administrative task or, even worse, a merely political one. Timothy Beatley challenges readers to consider the issues in our cities not simply as legal or economic problems but as moral ones, asking readers "How can a city become more ethical?" Beatley unearths, exposes, and explores the many ethical questions cities face today and touches on many topics, from privacy and crime to racism and the ethics of public space. Drawing from recent policy debates and using extensive examples to consider complex ethical dilemmas, Beatley argues that cities must expand the definition of the moral community to include all their citizens. Cities must take profound steps to address social injustice and plan for climate change?both moral obligations?and this approachable and readable introduction to moral philosophy, urban planning, and social justice will help new generations to grapple with these global issues.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781469678634
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • April 29, 2024
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x0x235 mm.
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Expected delivery: November 22, 2024

Description of The Ethics of Cities

Ethical dilemmas and value conflicts affect cities globally, but urban leaders and citizens often avoid confronting them directly and instead view the governance of cities as primarily an administrative task or, even worse, a merely political one. Timothy Beatley challenges readers to consider the issues in our cities not simply as legal or economic problems but as moral ones, asking readers "How can a city become more ethical?" Beatley unearths, exposes, and explores the many ethical questions cities face today and touches on many topics, from privacy and crime to racism and the ethics of public space. Drawing from recent policy debates and using extensive examples to consider complex ethical dilemmas, Beatley argues that cities must expand the definition of the moral community to include all their citizens.
Cities must take profound steps to address social injustice and plan for climate change?both moral obligations?and this approachable and readable introduction to moral philosophy, urban planning, and social justice will help new generations to grapple with these global issues.

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