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The elements of moral philosophy / James Rachels, editions 5-9 by Stuart Rachels.
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) - Reserve BJ1012 .R29 2019b
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rachels, Stuart, 1969- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ethics--Textbooks.
- Ethics.
- Genre:
- Textbooks.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition:
- Ninth edition.
- International student edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, [2019]
- Summary:
- "The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors."--Publisher's description.
- Contents:
- What is morality?
- The challenge of cultural relativism
- Subjectivism in ethics
- does morality depend on religion?
- Ethical egoism
- The social contract theory
- The utilitarian approach
- The debate over utilitarianism
- Are there absolute moral rules?
- Kant and respect for persons
- Feminism and the ethics of care
- Virtue ethics
- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?
- Notes:
- "This international student edition is for use outside of the U.S"--Front cover.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9781260091670
- 1260091678
- OCLC:
- 1057288025
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