An Introduction to Ethical Theories
An Introduction to Ethical Theories

Author: John Gerard Messerly

Publisher: University Press of Amer

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9780819198235

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In this general introduction to ethical theory, Chapter I introduces the reader to philosophical thinking, philosophy's domain, the value of philosophy, and the nature of philosophical ethics. The second chapter examines various impediments to ethical theory including nihilism, determinism, skeptism, relativism, emotivism, egoism, and divine command theory. With these impediments surmounted the subsequent chapters focus on major ethical theories including natural law, virtue, contract, deontological, utilitarianism, existentialism, evolutionary, and feminist. Each chapter systematically presents, critiques, and assesses both classical and contemporary formulations of theory in language accessible to the uninitiated. The author neither dismisses nor advocates particular theories but gives them a fair hearing in a rational forum. The final chapter presents the author's own moral theory in a straightforward but non-dogmatic manner.

Introduction to Ethical Theories
Introduction to Ethical Theories

Author: Douglas Birsch

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2013-09-06

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1478611553

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In this accessible and enlightening work, Birsch introduces the main ethical theories in Western philosophy using a procedural approach that enables readers to make ethical evaluations of cases and issues. This novel treatment provides a well-rounded overview of each theoretical approach and attempts to refute the widely held opinion that there are no correct solutions to moral problems.

Introduction to Ethical Theories
Introduction to Ethical Theories

Author: Douglas Birsch

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2022-12-08

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1478650788

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In this accessible and instructive work, Birsch introduces the main ethical theories in Western philosophy using a procedural approach that enables readers to make justified ethical evaluations of cases and issues. This novel treatment provides a well-rounded overview of each theoretical approach and attempts to refute the widely held opinion that there are no justified or correct solutions to moral problems. Outstanding features: • Introduces each ethical theory with a discussion of its philosophical starting point • Explains the reasoning and conclusions crucial to each theoretical approach • Discusses each ethical theory’s view of moral significance and moral equality • Develops an ethical procedure based on an ethical theory’s moral rules and principles then applies the procedure to relevant cases, resulting in justified or correct moral solutions for that particular ethical theory • Presents the strengths and weaknesses of each ethical theory • Provides a discussion of the United Nations human rights morality and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Includes review questions and additional assignments for further exploration and application of ethical theories

An Introduction to Ethics
An Introduction to Ethics

Author: John Deigh

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-03-04

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 052177246X

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This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of the great ethical works of Western philosophy.

Moral Issues and Movies
Moral Issues and Movies

Author: Joseph M. Forte

Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

Published: 2021-01-18

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 9781792433122

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Designed to foster undergraduate student engagement and understanding by using recent mainstream films to illuminate philosophical concepts and texts. The book employs annotations and commentary to explain possibly confusing aspects of excerpts from classical philosophy texts, curated for each chapter.

The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory
The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory

Author: David Copp

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2006-01-26

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13: 0195147790

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The Handbook is a comprehensive reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned articles by leading scholars. The first part treats meta-ethics and the second part normative ethical theory. As with all the Oxford Handbooks, the collection is designed to achieve three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and defenses of distinct points of view.

Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy

Author: Christina Hendricks

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781989014189

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We often make judgments about good and bad, right and wrong. Philosophical ethics is the critical examination of these and other concepts central to how we evaluate our own and each others' behavior and choices. This text examines some of the main threads of discussion on these topics that have developed over the last couple of millenia, mostly within the Western cultural tradition.The book is designed to be used alone or alongside a reader of historical and contemporary original sources, and is freely available in web and digital formats at https: //press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil-ethics/. If you are adopting or adapting this book for a course, please let us know on our adoption form for the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook series: https: //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwf2E7bRGvWefjhNZ07kgpgnNFxVxxp-iidPE5gfDBQNGBGg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Cover art by Heather Salazar; cover design by Jonathan Lashley. One of nine books in the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook serie

That's Right
That's Right

Author: Michael Russo

Publisher:

Published: 2013-06-07

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781490381435

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THAT'S RIGHT is an introduction to the field of ethics that provides students with a general overview of the most important ethical theories (Ethical Egoism, Utilitarianism, Deontology, Moral Rights Theory, and Virtue Ethics), along with case studies and exercises to draw out the relevance of these theories for everyday life. The text also includes a wide selection of primary sources by philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill (among others) for those seeking to delve even deeper into the study of the great moral theories. ABOUT SOPHIAOMNI PRESSThis text is published by SophiaOmni Press. SophiaOmni is an independent press founded by educators to expand the domain of human wisdom. We publish works in the fields of philosophy, religion, and ethics by past and contemporary authors who have something significant to say about the human condition and our continued existence on this fragile planet. Visit us on the web at www.sophiaomni.org.

The Dimensions of Ethics
The Dimensions of Ethics

Author: Wilfrid J. Waluchow

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2003-03-27

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1460400844

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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.

Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics

Author: Andrew Dell'Olio

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2010-06-16

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 1461638151

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As the perfect companion to introduction to ethics courses, Dell'Olio and Simon's reader includes the most influential ethical theories without overwhelming the beginning student. It contains a variety of readings encompassing contemporary and classic philosophers, male and female perspectives of both Western and non-Western ethical traditions, and readings in both theoretical and applied ethics. Introduction to Ethics comprises of thirty-seven essays divided into nine chapters; the first chapter introduces the nature of moral theory with a brief account of the different moral theories that will follow in the text. Chapters 2 through 8 are each devoted to a particular moral theory with readings that represent the position and those who challenge it, accompanied by an application of the theory to a particular moral problem. Finally, chapter 9 offers readings in practical guidance on 'living a good life.' Each chapter has a brief introduction that provides an overview of the selection with pointers on what to note as the selection is read and concludes with a series of thought-provoking study questions and a selection for further reading making it easier for students to understand and appreciate their reading.