The elements of moral philosophy

Includes bibliographical references and index.; What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The social contract theory -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute...

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Autor Principal: Rachels, Stuart
Outros autores: Rachels, James
Formato: Libro
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Publicado: New York McGraw Hill Higher Education 2003
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Tóm tắt:Includes bibliographical references and index.; What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The social contract theory -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- Virtue ethics -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?; Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. The topics covered include famine relief, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used not only in ethical theory courses, but also in applied ethics courses of all kinds.
Descrición Física:xii, 209 pages