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The ideal of a rational morality : philosophical compositions / Marcus George Singer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Singer, Marcus George, 1926- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ethics.
- Rationalism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xix, 333 pages)
- Other Title:
- Philosophical compositions
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Clarendon, 2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- "Each essay is complemented by a set of Additional Notes and Comments, with supplementary pieces and response to criticism. The Ideal of a Rational Morality will be fascinating reading for anybody seeking rigour and clarity in ethical issues."--Jacket.
- Contents:
- 1. The Ideal of a Rational Morality
- 2. On Truth in Ethics
- 3. Moral Theory and Justification
- 4. The Methods of Justice: Reflections on Rawls
- 5. Ethics and Common Sense
- 6. Value Judgements and Normative Claims
- 7. Moral Worth and Fundamental Rights
- 8. On Race and Racism
- 9. Judicial Decisions and Judicial Opinions
- 10. Institutional Ethics
- 11. Moral Issues and Social Problems
- 12. The Golden Rule
- 13. Mill's Stoic Conception of Happiness and Pragmatic Conception of Utility.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-168126-1
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