Ethical Theory A Concise Anthology |
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| Author:
| Geirsson, Heimir |
| Editor:
| Holmgren, Margaret R. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55111-292-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
| Publisher: | Broadview Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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This anthology is designed for use as a brief introduction to ethical theory. Included are sections on various forms of ethical theory: Ethical Relativism; Divine Command Theory; Egoism; Consequentialism; Deontology; Justice; Virtue Ethics; and Feminist Ethics. Each section includes two or three of the most important and interesting contributions to the field, together with brief introductions by the editors. A final section, Theories in Practice, consists of five selections on the...
More DescriptionThis anthology is designed for use as a brief introduction to ethical theory. Included are sections on various forms of ethical theory: Ethical Relativism; Divine Command Theory; Egoism; Consequentialism; Deontology; Justice; Virtue Ethics; and Feminist Ethics. Each section includes two or three of the most important and interesting contributions to the field, together with brief introductions by the editors. A final section, Theories in Practice, consists of five selections on the issues of abortion, world poverty, and affirmative action.