Developing Deontology: New Essays in Ethical Theory - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1444361945 ISBN 13 : 9781444361940

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

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Quatrième de couverture :

Developing Deontology is a collection of six essaysin ethical theory by some of the foremost moral philosophers oftoday. Within the collection, Michael Smith, Philip Stratton–Lake,Ralph Wedgwood, David Owens, Peter Vallentyne and Elizabeth Harmancontribute new essays, which not only reflect on concepts thathave been prominent in the development of deontological approachesbut also offer an invaluable contribution to that development.These include agent–relativity, pluralism about the foundationalprinciples of morality, double effect, consent, moral rights, andresponsibility and blame for one s actions and moral beliefs.The contributions to this book expand the boundaries of thoughtrelating to deontology. Together, they provide a major addition tothe field of moral philosophy for advanced undergraduates,postgraduates and academics.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Developing Deontology consists of six new essays in ethicaltheory by leading contemporary moral philosophers. Each essayconsiders concepts prominent in the development of deontologicalapproaches to ethics, and these essays offer an invaluablecontribution to that development.

• Essays are contributed by Michael Smith, Philip Stratton–Lake,Ralph Wedgewood, David Owens, Peter Vallentyne, and ElizabethHarman – all leading contemporary moral philosophers
• Each essay offers an original and previously unpublishedcontribution to the subject
• A significant addition to the field for anyone with an interestin the development of deontology
• The collection is edited by a leading philosophicalscholar

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1444361945
• ISBN 13: 9781444361940
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136