The elements of moral philosophy / Stuart Rachels

By:

Stuart Rachels [Author]

Contributor(s):

James Rachels [Author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2019.Edition: Ninth editionDescription: xii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21cm; xii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21cmISBN:

9781984622754

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

REF 170 R11

Contents:

What is morality? The challenge of cultural relativism Subjectivism in ethics does morality depend on religion? Ethical egoism The social contract theory The utilitarian approach The debate over utilitarianism Are there absolute moral rules? Kant and respect for persons Feminism and the ethics of care Virtue ethics What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?

Summary: "The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors."--Publisher's description

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REFERENCE BOOKS	LAPULAPU-CEBU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE REFERENCE SECTION	REF 170 R11 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		003554

What is morality?
The challenge of cultural relativism
Subjectivism in ethics
does morality depend on religion?
Ethical egoism
The social contract theory
The utilitarian approach
The debate over utilitarianism
Are there absolute moral rules?
Kant and respect for persons
Feminism and the ethics of care
Virtue ethics
What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?

"The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors."--Publisher's description

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