Kategoria BISAC: Philosophy >> Ethics & Moral Philosophy

The Ethical is a collection of readings on ethics and the nature of morality by some of the most important contemporary philosophers in the continental tradition.

• Presents penetrating discussions of the ethical as it is treated in Continental philosophy.
  
• Provides the foundation for further study of the continental treatment of ethical issues.
  
• Includes newly commissioned essays by prominent philosophers.
  
• Offers comparison between Continental and Anglo-American ethics.

Moral Theory and Anomaly considers and rejects the claim that moral theory is too utopian to apply properly to worldly pursuits like political office holding and business, and too patriarchal and speciesist to generate a theory of justice applicable to women and the non-human natural world.

Applied Ethics focuses the central concepts of traditional morality - rights, justice, the good, virtue, and the fundamental value of human life - on a number of pressing contemporary problems, including abortion, euthanasia, animals, capital punishment, and war.

The Practice of Ethics is an outstanding guide to the burgeoning field of applied ethics, and offers a coherent narrative that is both theoretically and pragmatically grounded for framing practical issues.

• Discusses a broad range of contemporary issues such as racism, euthanasia, animal rights, and gun control.
  
• Argues that ethics must be put into practice in order to be effective.
  
• Draws upon relevant insights from history, psychology, sociology, law and biology, as well as philosophy.
  
• An excellent companion to...

The Practice of Ethics is an outstanding guide to the burgeoning field of applied ethics, and offers a coherent narrative that is both theoretically and pragmatically grounded for framing practical issues.

• Discusses a broad range of contemporary issues such as racism, euthanasia, animal rights, and gun control.
  
• Argues that ethics must be put into practice in order to be effective.
  
• Draws upon relevant insights from history, psychology, sociology, law and biology, as well as philosophy.
  
• An excellent companion to...

The Blackwell Guide to Business Ethics, written by international experts in the field, acquaints the reader with theoretical and pedagogical issues, ethical issues in the practice of business and exciting new directions in the field.

Philosophers on Race adds a new dimension to current research on race theory by examining the historical roots of the concept in the works of major Western philosophers.

Unsanctifying Human Life offers a collection of Singer's best and most challenging articles from 1971 to the present. The book includes early critiques of various approaches to philosophy and the role of philosophers, followed by controversial works on the moral status of animals, infanticide, euthanasia, the allocation of scarce health care resources, embryo experimentation, environmental responsibility, and reflections on how we should live.

Unsanctifying Human Life offers a collection of Singer's best and most challenging articles from 1971 to the present. The book includes early critiques of various approaches to philosophy and the role of philosophers, followed by controversial works on the moral status of animals, infanticide, euthanasia, the allocation of scarce health care resources, embryo experimentation, environmental responsibility, and reflections on how we should live.

This volume explores Plato and Aristotle's theories about good things, goodness, and the best life for human beings, and draws comparisons between ancient and modern theories of good and justice.

Dimensions of Moral Theory examines the key presuppositions and philosophical commitments that support and shape moral theories.

Dimensions of Moral Theory examines the key presuppositions and philosophical commitments that support and shape moral theories.

Consequentialism collects, for the first time, both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this important position. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics.

• Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, examines key topics in the consequentialist branch of moral theory.
• Includes seven essays which respond to the classic sources.
• Includes an insightful discussion of central topics in consequentialism by John Rawls and Amartya Sen.
• Includes...

Consequentialism collects, for the first time, both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this important position. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics.

• Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, examines key topics in the consequentialist branch of moral theory.
• Includes seven essays which respond to the classic sources.
• Includes an insightful discussion of central topics in consequentialism by John Rawls and Amartya Sen.
• Includes...

Contractualism/Contractarianism collects, for the first time, both major classical sources and central contemporary discussions of these important approaches to philosophical ethics. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics.

• With a helpful introduction by Stephen Darwall, examines key topics in the contractarian and contractualist moral theory.
• Includes six contemporary essays which respond to the classic sources.
• Includes an insightful discussion of contractualism by Gary...

Contractualism/Contractarianism collects, for the first time, both major classical sources and central contemporary discussions of these important approaches to philosophical ethics. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics.

• With a helpful introduction by Stephen Darwall, examines key topics in the contractarian and contractualist moral theory.
• Includes six contemporary essays which respond to the classic sources.
• Includes an insightful discussion of contractualism by Gary...

Virtue Ethics collects, for the first time, the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of virtue ethics approach to normative ethical theory. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative theory.

• Introduced by Stephen Darwall, this collection brings together classic and contemporary readings which define and advance the literature on virtue ethics.
• Includes six essays which respond to the classic sources.
• Includes a contemporary discussion on character and virtue by...

Morality still matters, argues philosopher Roger Trigg, in this accessible introduction to moral thinking.

• Written for general readers with no background in philosophy.
  
• Argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally.
  
• Considers the need for a shared morality in relation to subjects of vital importance such as human rights.
  
• Stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices.
  
• Discusses matters of topical debate on both...

Morality still matters, argues philosopher Roger Trigg, in this accessible introduction to moral thinking.

• Written for general readers with no background in philosophy.
  
• Argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally.
  
• Considers the need for a shared morality in relation to subjects of vital importance such as human rights.
  
• Stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices.
  
• Discusses matters of topical debate on both...

God and Morality evaluates the ethical theories of four principle philosophers, Aristotle, Duns Scotus, Kant, and R.M. Hare.

• Uses their thinking as the basis for telling the story of the history and development of ethical thought more broadly
• Focuses specifically on their writings on virtue, will, duty, and consequence
• Concentrates on the theistic beliefs to highlight continuity of philosophical thought