Download or read book A modern introduction to ethics readings from classical and contemporary sources written by Milton Karl Munitz and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Modern Introduction to Ethics Readings from Classical and Contemporary Sources Edited with Introd by Milton K Munitz written by Milton Karl Munitz and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Modern Introduction to Ethics Readings from Classical and Contemporany Sources written by Milton K. Munitz and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Ethics written by Andrew Dell'Olio and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-16 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ethics written by Harry J. Gensler and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This book] is designed to lead any student into the subject [of ethics] and does so through ... selected classic and contemporary articles ... The volume is prefaced by two extensive introductions by the editors and each article is also situated by an explanatory passage. This volume [is] for any student taking a course or module in ethics.-Back cover.
Download or read book Morality and the Good Life written by Robert C. Solomon and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2004 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise of this ethical theory anthology is that the study of ethics represents, above all else, participation in the thinking of a long tradition of philosophers. Organized historically by philosopher, the book provides an introductory chapter on ethical concepts and helpful commentary and study questions throughout the reading selections. Morality and the Good Life is substantial enough for a full course in ethics, but it is concise enough to allow the instructor time to include other approaches in addition to the classic texts and materials presented in this volume.
Download or read book What is Justice written by Robert C. Solomon and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Justice? Classic and Contemporary Readings, 2/e, brings together many of the most prominent and influential writings on the topic of justice, providing an exceptionally comprehensive introduction to the subject. It places special emphasis on "social contract" theories of justice, both ancient and modern, culminating in the monumental work of John Rawls and various responses to his work. It also deals with questions of retributive justice and punishment, topics that are often excluded from other volumes on justice. This new edition features expanded and updated readings on justice and punishment and includes more recent responses to John Rawls's work.Part One of the book features selections from classical sources including Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and Mencius, as well as excerpts from the Bible and the Koran. Part Two provides readings on the state of nature and the social contract, from Hobbes and Locke to Rawls, Nozick, Gauthier, and Baier. Part Three includes the Declaration of Independence and Amendments to the U.S. Constitution in addition to selections on property and social justice by Locke, Hume, Adam Smith, Engels, Marx, Mill, and several contemporary authors. Part Four offers a wide variety of readings on punishment, several of which address the death penalty. Part Five begins with selections from Rawls's work and includes responses from Dworkin, Nagel, Nozick, MacIntyre, Sandel, Walzer, Okin, and Rawls himself. Each selection is preceded by a brief introduction and each of the five parts opens with an introduction. The volume is further enhanced by a general introduction and an updated and extensive bibliography.Ideal for a wide variety of courses including social and political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of law, and contemporary moral problems, What Is Justice?, 2/e, does not assume any philosophical or specialized background. It is also engaging reading for anyone interested in justice.
Download or read book A Modern Introduction to Ethics written by Milton K. Munitz and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Ethics written by John Deigh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of the great ethical works of Western philosophy.
Download or read book Vice Virtue in Everyday Life written by Christina Hoff Sommers and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VICE AND VIRTUE IN EVERYDAY LIFE has been a bestseller in college ethics for more than two decades because it is well-liked by both instructors and students. Instructors appreciate it for its philosophical breadth and seriousness. Students welcome the engaging topics and irresistible readings. VICE AND VIRTUE IN EVERYDAY LIFE provides students with a lively selection of classical and contemporary readings on pressing matters of personal and social morality. The text includes an overview of seminal ethical theories, as well as a unique set of stimulating articles on matters of social responsibility, personal integrity and individual virtue. While the readings consistently represent different points of view, the book maintains a strong sense of the importance of avoiding cruelty and practicing kindness in a well-lived life.
Download or read book Introductory Readings in Ethics written by William K. Frankena and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1974 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Morality and the Good Life written by Robert C. Solomon and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1999 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an anthology of substantive selections from key texts in the history of moral philosophy or ethical theory. It may be used in an ethics course or in the ethics segment of an introduction to philosophy course. Student apparatus includes a concise introductory chapter, "What Is Ethics?" surveying major concepts, an end of book glossary of terms, a concise introduction to each philosopher, a helpful running commentary within each selection, and thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter. The revision features a new chapter 11 on Rawls, A Theory of Justice. The interspersed, extensive commentary and guide to the text and readings has been expanded throughout.
Download or read book Morality and the Good Life An Introduction to Ethics Through Classical Sources written by Robert Solomon and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise of this ethical theory anthology is that the study of ethics represents, above all else, participation in the thinking of a long tradition of philosophers. Organized historically by philosopher, the book provides an introductory chapter on ethical concepts and helpful commentary and study questions throughout the reading selections. Morality and the Good Life is substantial enough for a full course in ethics, but it is concise enough to allow the instructor time to include other approaches in addition to the classic texts and materials presented in this volume.
Download or read book A Historical Introduction to Ethics written by Thomas Verner Moore and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to ethical philosophy provides a historical overview of the development of ethical thought, from ancient Greece through the modern era. The book includes discussions of key philosophers and ethical theories, as well as contemporary ethical issues. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Ethics written by David E. Cooper and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1998-02-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Modern Introduction to Ethics written by Lucius Garvin and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
