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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154809103321

Autore

Waller Bruce N. <1946->

Titolo

Consider ethics : theory, readings and contemporary issues / / Bruce N. Waller

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014]

©2014

ISBN

1-292-05595-2

Edizione

[Third, pearson new international edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (367 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Always learning

Disciplina

170

Soggetti

Ethics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Table Of Contents -- 1. Thinking About Ethics -- 2. Egoism and Relativism -- 3. Ethics, Emotions, and Intuitions -- 4. Ethics and Reason -- 5. Utilitarian Ethics -- 6. Pluralism and Pragmatism -- 7. Social Contract Ethics -- 8. Virtue Ethics -- 9. Care Ethics -- 10. Ethical Nonobjectivism -- 11. Moral Realism -- 12. The Scope of Morality -- 13. Free Will -- 14. Freedom, Moral Responsibility, and Ethics -- 15. The Death Penalty -- 16. Abortion -- 17. Should the Police Use Deceit in Interrogations? -- 18. Homosexual Sex -- 19. Can Terrorism Ever Be Justified? -- 20. Should Performance-Enhancing Drugs Be Banned from Athletics? -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Offering a balance of theory and applications and a mix of text and readings, Consider Ethics begins with chapters covering ethical theory, each of which is followed by related, classical readings. The book concludes with an examination of six contemporary ethical issues presented in a pro/con format with introductory material that places each issue in context.      Featuring selections from the world's most influential philosophers, this combination of primary texts and explanatory pedagogy presents the material in a clear, accessible way that does not sacrifice rigor. Making connections among different ethical theories throughout, the text helps students to engage the subject matter and apply theories to important contemporary ethical issues.         NEW! Pearson's Reading Hour Program for Instructors  Interested in reviewing new and updated texts in Philosophy?   Click on



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