Problems of Conduct an Introductory Survey of Ethics - Couverture souple

Drake, Durant

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1417934557 ISBN 13 : 9781417934553

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2005

Synopsis

""Problems of Conduct: An Introductory Survey of Ethics"" by Drake and Durant is a comprehensive book that explores the fundamental principles of ethics and morality. The book is aimed at providing an introductory survey of ethics to readers who are new to the subject.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the nature of ethics and its relationship with other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and law. The second part focuses on the different ethical theories that have been developed over time, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. The third part delves into specific ethical issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and animal rights.The authors use a variety of examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts and principles discussed in the book. They also provide critical analysis and evaluation of different ethical theories and perspectives, encouraging readers to think critically about the ethical dilemmas that they may encounter in their personal and professional lives.Overall, ""Problems of Conduct: An Introductory Survey of Ethics"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complex and often challenging world of ethics and morality. It provides a solid foundation for further study and reflection, and encourages readers to engage with the ethical issues that are relevant to their lives and communities.""1914. The textbook was composed from a course of lectures and discussions given first at the University of Illinois and later at Wesleyan University. Contents: Part I. The Evolution of Morality: The Origin of Personal Morality; The Origin of Social Morality; Outward Development-Morals; Inward Development-Conscience; The Individualizing of Conscience; Can We Base Morality Upon Conscience? Part II. The Theory of Morality: The Basis of Right and Wrong; The Meaning of Duty; The Judgment of Character; The Solution of Personal Problems; The Solution of Social Problems; Objections and Misunderstandings; Alternative Theories; The Worth of Morality. Part III. Personal Morality: Health and Efficiency; The Alcohol Problem; Marriage and Divorce; Fellowship, Loyalty and Luxury; Truthfulness and Its Problems; Culture and Art; The Mechanism of Self-Control; The Attainability of Happiness. Part IV. Public Morality: Patriotism and World-Peace; Political Purity and Efficiency; Social Alleviation; Industrial Wrongs; Industrial Reconstruction; Liberty and Law; Equality and Privilege; and The Future of the Race.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

University of Illinois and later at Wesleyan University. It was written to meet the needs both of the college student who has the added guidance of an instructor, and of the general reader who has no such assistance. The attempt has been made to keep the presentation simple and clear enough to need no interpreter, and by the list of readings appended to each chapter, to make a self-directed further study of any point easy and alluring. These references are for the most part to books in English, easily accessible, and both intelligible and interesting to the ordinary untrained reader or undergraduate. Some articles from the popular reviews have been included, which, if not always authoritative, are interesting and suggestive. The function of the instructor who should use this as a textbook would consist, first, hi making sure that the text was thoroughly read and understood; secondly, hi raising doubts, suggesting opposing views, conducting a discussion with the object of making the student think for himself; and, thirdly, in adding new material and illustration and directing the outside readings which should supplement this purposely brief and summary treatment. The books to which reference is made in the lists of readings, and other books approved by the instructor, should be kept upon reserved shelves for the constant use of the class in the further study of questions suggested by the text or raised in the classroom. It will be noticed that the disputes and the technical language of theorists have been throughout so far as possible avoided.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1417934557
• ISBN 13: 9781417934553
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 472
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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