The Dimensions of Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Theory - Couverture souple

Waluchow, Wilfrid J.

 
9781551114507: The Dimensions of Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Theory
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 155111450X ISBN 13 : 9781551114507
Editeur : Broadview Press, 2003

Synopsis

The Dimensions of Ethics offers a concise but wide-ranging introduction to moral philosophy. In clear and engaging fashion, the author first examines the scope of ethical theory, and explores central metaethical questions such as the issue of relativism, and the relationship between morality and religion. He then turns to an exploration of five theoretical approaches (utilitarianism, the deontological approach of Kant, the ethical pluralism of Ross, virtue ethics, and feminist ethics), in each case providing a consideration of various objections that have been advanced as well as a sympathetic exposition of the core principles of each approach. Throughout he uses a wide range of examples, and integrates references to issues in applied ethics with his discussions of ethical theory.

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À propos de l?auteur

Wilfrid J. Waluchow is a Professor in the Philosophy Department at McMaster University. His many other works include Inclusive Legal Positivism (Oxford University Press, 1997) and Well and Good: A Case Study Approach to Biomedical Ethics (Broadview Press, 3/e 1998).

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Éditeur
Broadview Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
155111450X
ISBN 13 
9781551114507
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
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