The elements of moral philosophy

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rachels James 1941-
Published: McGraw-Hill,
Publisher Address: Boston
Publication Dates: c2003.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 4th ed.
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Carrier Form: xi, 218, 10 p.: ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0072476907 (alk. paper)
0071198768 (International : alk. paper)
Index Number: B82
CLC: B82
B82-02
Call Number: B82/R119/4th.ed.
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-212) and index.
What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Psychological egoism -- Ethical egoism -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- The idea of a social contract -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- The ethics of virtue -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?