Background
May, Larry was born on April 26, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Son of Lawrence S. and Frances J. (Zoller) May.
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The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics by May, Larry (1996) Paperback
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Masculinity and Morality
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"In this set of essays on topics like pornography, rape, sexual harassment, the Citadel, and paternity, Larry May develops a distinct moral vision that rejects traditional definitions of masculinity without requiring that we cease to be men in order to act ethically. Bracing, fresh, and insightful, these essays make it possible for men to be both masculine and moral."―Michael Kimmel, author of Manhood in America: A Cultural History "Larry May is a careful philosopher who asks interesting and important questions about the interpersonal and social responsibilities of men in a society of continuing injustice to women. He makes precise distinctions and good arguments in answering those questions. A first-rate book."―Iris M. Young, author of Justice and the Politics of Difference"People are too used to books about 'gender' being about women. Larry May's book challenges men to think about why issues like pornography, sexuality, rape, harassment, and all-male institutions are their moral and social problems, too. May's arguments for men's shared responsibility in these matters of intense popular debate are always clear and often provocative. They make discussion hard to resist. This book is an excellent choice for courses in ethics or feminism."―Margaret Urban Walker, Fordham University
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Sharing Responsibility
( Are individuals responsible for the consequences of act...)
Are individuals responsible for the consequences of actions taken by their community? What about their community's inaction or its attitudes? In this innovative book, Larry May departs from the traditional Western view that moral responsibility is limited to the consequences of overt individual action. Drawing on the insights of Arendt, Jaspers, and Sartre, he argues that even when individuals are not direct participants, they share responsibility for various harms perpetrated by their communities.
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(The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics ) Author: Larry May Nov-1996
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (3rd Edition)
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This book addresses various topics in applied ethics from Western and non-Western perspectives. Topics covered include cultural relativism and female genital mutilation, American Indian perceptions of the environment from indigenous perspective, hunger and poverty, same-sex marriage, professional responsibility and the abortion pill, RU-486, the risks of legalizing euthanasia and a feminist defense of euthanasia, and more. For anyone interested in Introduction to Ethics and Applied Ethics.
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Sharing Responsibility
( Are individuals responsible for the consequences of act...)
Are individuals responsible for the consequences of actions taken by their community? What about their community's inaction or its attitudes? In this innovative book, Larry May departs from the traditional Western view that moral responsibility is limited to the consequences of overt individual action. Drawing on the insights of Arendt, Jaspers, and Sartre, he argues that even when individuals are not direct participants, they share responsibility for various harms perpetrated by their communities.
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (4th Edition)
( This text addresses various topics in applied ethics f...)
This text addresses various topics in applied ethics from Western and non-Western perspectives. Multicultural perspectives are fully integrated throughout the text.
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach
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(Hannah Arendt: Twenty Years Later ) Author: Larry May Sep-1997
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (5th Edition)
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The new fifth edition of Applied Ethics covers a wide variety of contemporary moral issues from many cultural perspectives. This approach permits students to appreciate diverse ethical positions different from those they may have been acculturated into. Topics include hotly debated issues such as abortion, euthanasia, racial discrimination and injustice as well human rights, war and violence, gender issues and human cloning.
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Masculinity and Morality 1st edition by May, Larry (1998) Paperback
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(Liberty, Equality, and Plurality ) Author: Larry May Sep-1997
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The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics
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Larry May argues that socially responsive individuals need not be self-sacrificing or overly conscientious. According to May, a person's integrity and moral responsibility are shaped and limited not just by conscience but also by socialization and moral support from the communities to which he or she belongs. Applying his theory of responsibility to professional ethics, May contends that current methods of professional socialization should be changed so that professionals are not expected to ignore considerations of personal well-being, family, or community. For instance, lawyers should not place client loyalty above concerns for the common good; doctors should not place the physical well-being of patients above their mental and spiritual well-being; scientists and engineers should not feel obliged to blow the whistle on fraud and corruption unless their professional groups protect them from retaliation. This book should prove provocative reading for philosophers, political scientists, social theorists, professionals of many stripes, and ethicists.
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- Rethinking Masculinity: Philosophical Explorations in Light of Feminism (New Feminist Perspectives) ("Rethinking Masculinity" brings together 14 ess...)
- Sharing Responsibility by Larry May (1996-06-01)
- The Morality of Groups: Collective Responsibility, Group-Based Harm, and Corporate Rights (Soundings : a Series of Books on Ethics, Economics, and B)
- Masculinity and Morality by Larry May (1998-01-22)
Larry May
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1973; Master of Arts in Philosophy, New School Social Research, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, New School Social Research, 1977.
Career
Assistant professor philosophy University Connecticut, Storrs, 1977-1979. Visiting assistant professor philosophy University Wisconsin, Madison, 1979. From assistant professor to professor philosophy Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1979-1991.
Professor philosophy Washington University, St. Louis, since 1991. Consultant Indiana State Senate, Indianapolis, 1981.
Achievements
Works
book
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Sharing Responsibility
( Are individuals responsible for the consequences of act...)
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Sharing Responsibility
( Are individuals responsible for the consequences of act...)
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Masculinity and Morality
("In this set of essays on topics like pornography, rape, ...)
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Rethinking Masculinity: Philosophical Explorations in Light of Feminism (New Feminist Perspectives)
("Rethinking Masculinity" brings together 14 essays, many ...)
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (5th Edition)
( The new fifth edition of Applied Ethics covers a wide ...)
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The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics
( Larry May argues that socially responsive individuals n...)
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (3rd Edition)
( This book addresses various topics in applied ethics f...)
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Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach (4th Edition)
( This text addresses various topics in applied ethics f...)
- The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics by May, Larry (1996) Paperback
- Sharing Responsibility by Larry May (1996-06-01)
- (The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics ) Author: Larry May Nov-1996
- Applied Ethics: A Multicultural Approach
- (Hannah Arendt: Twenty Years Later ) Author: Larry May Sep-1997
- The Morality of Groups: Collective Responsibility, Group-Based Harm, and Corporate Rights (Soundings : a Series of Books on Ethics, Economics, and B)
- Masculinity and Morality by Larry May (1998-01-22)
- Masculinity and Morality 1st edition by May, Larry (1998) Paperback
- (Liberty, Equality, and Plurality ) Author: Larry May Sep-1997
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Sharing Responsibility
Membership
Member ethics committee St. Louis Children's Hospital, since 1991. Member American Philosophical Association.
Connections
Married Marilyn Friedman, February 8, 1988. 1 child, Elizabeth Nicole.
