The elements of moral philosophy
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Published: |
McGraw-Hill,
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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? |