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100 _aStuart Rachels
_eAuthor
245 4 _aThe elements of moral philosophy /
_cStuart Rachels
250 _aNinth edition
260 _aNew York :
_bMcGraw-Hill Education,
_c2019.
300 _axii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21cm
300 _axii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21cm
505 _aWhat 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?
520 _a"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
650 _2Ethics
650 _aEthics Textbooks
650 _aTextbooks
700 _aJames Rachels
_eAuthor
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