Ethics - Couverture souple

Thompson, M.R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340611014 ISBN 13 : 9780340611012

Editeur : Teach Yourself, 1994

Synopsis

Part of the "Teach Yourself" series, this book offers a thorough grounding for those who want to do further study in ethics or philosophy or who are concerned with professional ethics in the fields of law, medicine or business. This volume introduces some of the main ethical theories, and looks at the contribution of many thinkers, both ancient and modern, including Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant, Nietzsche, Ayer and Rawls. It studies moral choices - the values that lie behind them, the reasons people give for them and the language they use to describe them. As well as a comprehensive historical survey of the subject, this book: systematically explores important moral issues, such as whether people are free to choose what to do and what is meant by moral choice; studies important areas of moral thought, such as personal relationships, law and order and global issues; and sets debates in contemporary contexts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Teach Yourself Ethics Fourth Edition brings this ever-popular title within the Teach Yourself series fully up-to-date. Accessible and jargon-free this book explores key ethical theories and thinkers from determinism, utilitarianism, altruism and existentialism to Nietzsche, Marx, Freud and Machiavelli. Ethics and world Religions are also discussed in detail as well as applied ethics which brings the often complex theories and concepts to life.

This fourth edition has been substantially revised with contemporary examples, and discussion of current issues and arguments such as terrorism, genetics and medicine. The possibility of moral progress, animal rights and moral relativism (all A Level questions) are addressed in detail as well as more comprehensive coverage of conscience and situation ethics.

This new edition will ensure that whether you are a student studying philosophy at A-Level or undergraduate level or are just wanting to get a grasp on this fascinating subject and broaden your general knowledge, Teach Yourself Ethics will prove to be a thoroughly engaging read.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Ethics Made Easy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover all the key ideas, from altruism to utilitarianism. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Ethics Made Easy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic.

engage with current debates

explore morality and virtue

apply ethical theories

examine key moral philosophers

deepen your understanding

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Teach Yourself
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340611014
• ISBN 13: 9780340611012
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible