The Ethics of Coöperation

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Why do we help each other? James Hayden Tufts' The Ethics of Coöperation is a rigorous philosophical investigation into the moral logic of cooperation. Rather than treating cooperation as a simple instinct, Tufts analyzes it as a deliberate moral choice — an act of will that requires judgment and justification. He explores how the decision to cooperate involves weighing competing moral claims and evaluating the conditions under which cooperation becomes morally required or prohibited.\nThrough careful argument, Tufts addresses the philosophical problems that arise when individuals or groups must decide whether to cooperate. He examines the role of intention, the distinction between cooperation and mere coordination, and the moral implications of refusing to cooperate. This is not a work on social psychology; it is a work of moral philosophy that asks what we owe one another and what we are entitled to expect from others. Whether you are a philosophy student, an academic, or a thoughtful reader, you will find this book a rewarding challenge.