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- MacKinnon's bestselling Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, International Edition presents thorough coverage of the major areas of ethical theory as well as a broad range of contemporary moral debates. It is accompanied by innovative interactive online simulations.
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Publisher
Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
1111185905
ISBN-13
9781111185909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219664835
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ethics : Theory and Contemporary Issues
Author
Barbara Mackinnon
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Philosophy
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
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Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bj1012
Edition Number
7
Reviews
PREFACE.HISTORYOF ETHICS TIME LINE.PART I: ETHICAL THEORY. 1. Ethics and Ethical Reasoning.Why Study Ethics? Metaethics. What Is Ethics? Ethics and Religion. Ethical and Other Types of Evaluation. Ethical Terms. Ethics and Reasons. Alternate Theories: Intuitionism and Emotivism. Ethical Reasoning and Arguments. The Structure of Ethical Reasoning and Argument. Evaluating and Making Good Arguments. Ethical Theory. Types of Ethical Theory. Can Ethics Be Taught? READING: Plato Euthyphro. C. L. Stevenson The Emotive Meaning of Ethical Terms. Review Exercises.2. Ethical Relativism.What Is Ethical Relativism? Two Forms of Ethical Relativism. Strong Versus Weak Interpretations of Ethical Relativism. Reasons Supporting Ethical Relativism. The Diversity of Moral Views. Moral Uncertainty. Situational Differences. Are These Reasons Convincing? The Diversity of Moral Views. Moral Uncertainty. Situational Differences. Further Considerations. Moral Realism. Moral Pluralism. READINGS: Mary Midgley Trying Out One's New Sword. Friedrich Nietzsche Master and Slave Moralities. Review Exercises.3. Egoism. Psychological Egoism. What Is Psychological Egoism? Is Psychological Egoism True? Ethical Egoism. What Is Ethical Egoism? Is Ethical Egoism a Good Theory? The Moral Point of View. Why Be Moral? READINGS: Plato The Ring of Gyges. Thomas Hobbes Self Love. Review Exercises.4. Utilitarianism. Historical Background. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. The Principle of Utility. A Consequentialist Principle. The Intrinsic Good: Pleasure or Happiness. Calculating the Greatest Amount of Happiness. Quantity and Quality of Pleasure. Evaluating Utilitarianism. Application of the Principle. Utilitarianism and Personal Integrity. Ends and Means. The Trolley Problem. Act and Rule Utilitarianism. "Proof" of the Theory. READINGS: Jeremy Bentham An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation(1789). John Stuart Mill Utilitarianism. Review Exercises.5. Kant's Moral Theory.Historical Background: Immanuel Kant. What Gives an Act Moral Worth? What Is the Right Motive? What Is the Right Thing to Do? The Categorical Imperative. The First Form. The Second Form. Evaluating Kant's Moral Theory. The Nature of Moral Obligation. The Application of the Categorical Imperative. Duty. Moral Equality and Impartiality. Perfect and Imperfect Duties. Variations on Kantian Moral Theory. READING: Immanuel Kant Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals. Review Exercises.6. Contractarianism.READINGS: Thomas Hobbes, The Leviathan. T. M. Scanlon Contractualism and Utilitarianism.7. Morality and Human Nature. Natural Law Theory. What Kind of Law Is Natural Law? Historical Origins: Aristotle. Nature, Human Nature, and the Human Good. Evaluating Natural Law Theory. Natural Rights. Evaluating Natural Rights Theory. Is There a Human Nature. READINGS: Thomas Aquinas On Natural Law. John Locke Second Treatise of Civil Government. Jean-Paul Sartre Existentialism Is a Humanism. Review Exercises.8. Virtue Ethics. Virtues and Everyday Life. What Is Virtue? Evaluating Virtue Ethics. READINGS: Aristotle The Nicomachean Ethics. Philippa Foot Virtues and Vices. Review Exercises.9. Feminist Thought and The Ethics of Care.An Ethics of Care. Is There a Gender Difference in Morality? The Source of Feminine Morality. Feminine Versus Masculine Morality. Feminist Thought. Evaluation of Feminist Thought and the Ethics of Care. READINGS: Nel Noddings Caring. Annette Baier The Need for More than Justice. Review Exercises.PART II: ETHICAL ISSUES 1.10. Euthanasia. Brain Death, Coma, and Persistent Vegetative State. Meaning and Types of Euthanasia. Active and Passive Euthanasia. Physician-Assisted Suicide. Pain Medication That Causes Death. Ordinary and Extraordinary Measures. Voluntary and Nonvoluntary Euthanasia. Combining the Types of Euthanasia. Morality and the Law. Making Moral Judgments About Euthanasia. The Moral Signi)cance of Voluntariness. Active Ver
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
170
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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