The Elements of Moral Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

Author: James Rachels

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 9780877224051

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Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with 'no small matter, but how we ought to live'. Beginning with a minimum conception of what morality is, the author offers discussions of the most important ethical theories. He includes treatments of such topics as cultural relativism, ethical subjectivism, psychological egoism, and ethical egoism.


The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

Author: James Rachels

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Published: 2012-03-16

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0077147987

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Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, James Rachels and Stuart Rachels’ The Elements of Moral Philosophy introduces readers to major moral concepts and theories through eloquent explanations and compelling, thought-provoking discussions.


The Elements of Moral Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

Author: James Rachels

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. Topics covered include famine relief, euthanasia, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used not only in ethical theory courses, but also in applied ethics courses of all kinds.


Can Ethics Provide Answers?

Can Ethics Provide Answers?

Author: James Rachels

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780847683482

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Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. Rachels argues that, rather than simply expressing societal conventions, moral philosophy can subvert received opinion and replace it with something better. Combining a concern for ethical theory with a discussion of practical moral issues such as euthanasia, the rights of animals, privacy, and affirmative action. Can Ethics Provide Answers is an excellent collection for students, scholars, and anyone concerned with the degree to which our principles can guide our policies.


Elements of Moral Cognition

Elements of Moral Cognition

Author: John Mikhail

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-13

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 0521855780

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John Mikhail explores whether moral psychology is usefully modelled on aspects of Universal Grammar.


The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy

The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy

Author: Stuart Rachels

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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"Moral philosophy is the study of how one should live. This anthology is an introduction to the that great subject. The readings cover the main moral theories and present a wealth of ideas about various practical matters."--


The Elements of Ethics

The Elements of Ethics

Author: George Edward Moore

Publisher: Temple University Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781592131945

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This volume contains a series of ten unpublished lectures that were presented by Moore, one of the most prominent 20th century philosophers.