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Ethics M.R. Thompson

Ethics By M.R. Thompson

Ethics by M.R. Thompson


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Ethics is about the moral choices people make and the values and rules by which they live, and the reasons they give for them. This book introduces the main ethical theories and key thinkers. It features ethical issues and case studies, and includes sections on feminism, genetics, business ethics and environmental ethics.

Ethics Summary

Ethics by M.R. Thompson

Ethics is about the moral choices people make and the values and rules by which they live, the reasons they give for them, and the language they use to describe them.

Teach Yourself Ethics introduces the main ethical theories and key thinkers. This edition features recent ethical issues and case studies, and includes sections on Feminism, Genetics, Business Ethics and Environmental Ethics. It also includes a glossary to give even more accessibility for the reader.

The book addresses many of the questions that may be asked, and looks at both theoretical and applied ethics. The examples in each chapter help the reader to gain a better understanding of the subject and the different aspects of it.

About M.R. Thompson

Mel Thompson is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics. He has written and edited many other books, including others in the Teach Yourself range.

Table of Contents

Introduction: what makes something moral?; what is the point of ethics?; what price integrity?; rights and responsibilities; the art of living. Free to choose: what kind of freedom?; free will; determinism; reductionism; how much freedom does morality need?; freedom and the state. What do we mean?: three kinds of language; defining key words; some theories. Is it natural?: does it have a final cause?; some features of natural law; are we naturally good or bad?; evolution, change and the natural law; situation ethics; two issues. Looking for results: egonistic hedonism; utilitarianism; sex and utilitarianisml general criticisms of utilitarianism. The experience of moral choice: the categorical imperative; the creative response; determined and yet free?; philosophers or politicians. Personal development and virtue: altruism?; Nietzsche; Nietzsche and Machiavelli; other appraoches; virtue ethics; some personal values and choices. Law and order: society and moral choice; in whose interest?; is equality possible?; social rules; crime and punishment; capital punishment; in self-defence?; civil disobedience; if Nietzsche were a civil servant. A global perspective: international ethics; poverty and international aid; animal rights; the natural environment. Religion and moral values: how are religion and morality related?; Judaism; Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; religious values and society; should religious freedom be restricted? Applied ethics: feminism issues; some issues in medical ethics; genetics; media issues; business ethics. Some conclusions: so where does this leave us/

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GOR002880216
9780340859650
0340859652
Ethics by M.R. Thompson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
2003-04-30
240
N/A
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