Right and Wrong (2nd Ed.) A Practical Introduction to Ethics
Auteur : White Thomas I.
- Greatly expanded and improved, this successful text introduces students to the major ethical traditions, and provides a simple methodology for resolving ethical dilemmas
- Treats teleological and deontological approaches to ethics as the two most important traditions, but now includes chapters on virtue ethics and the ethics of care
- The very accessible writing style speaks directly to students? own experience
- Draws examples from three types of real-life ethical scenarios submitted by students: academic dishonesty, partying, and personal relationships
- Provides a concise treatment of this notoriously complex subject, perfect for entry-level ethics and applied ethics courses
Preface ix
Introduction xi
1 Ethics: What It Is, Does, and Isn’t 1
2 An “Ethical Yardstick”? 15
3 Measuring Consequences 41
4 Evaluating Actions 75
5 Virtue Ethics and the Ethics of Care 97
6 Doing Right: Why Bother? 125
7 Case Studies 145
Index 165
Date de parution : 03-2017
Ouvrage de 184 p.
15x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 03-2017
Ouvrage de 184 p.
14.5x22.6 cm