Author: Robert (R. S.) Downie
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000034763
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Originally published in 1971, this book provides a lucid philosophical investigation of the area in which the demands of social and political institutions impinge on individual values and responsibilities, using the concept of a social role to focus attention on the problems and tensions which are necessarily involved. This approach to social and political philosophy will be of interest to students of social sciences as well as of philosophy.
Roles and Values
Author: Robert (R. S.) Downie
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000034763
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Originally published in 1971, this book provides a lucid philosophical investigation of the area in which the demands of social and political institutions impinge on individual values and responsibilities, using the concept of a social role to focus attention on the problems and tensions which are necessarily involved. This approach to social and political philosophy will be of interest to students of social sciences as well as of philosophy.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000034763
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Originally published in 1971, this book provides a lucid philosophical investigation of the area in which the demands of social and political institutions impinge on individual values and responsibilities, using the concept of a social role to focus attention on the problems and tensions which are necessarily involved. This approach to social and political philosophy will be of interest to students of social sciences as well as of philosophy.
Social Ethics
Author: Jenny Teichman
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780631196099
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Social Ethics is an animated introduction to moral philosophy and the key ethical issues of today, and will serve as the ideal text for undergraduate courses in applied, practical and social ethics.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780631196099
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Social Ethics is an animated introduction to moral philosophy and the key ethical issues of today, and will serve as the ideal text for undergraduate courses in applied, practical and social ethics.
Social Ethics
Author: Thomas A. Mappes
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN: 9780072504378
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Perfect for introductory ethics courses, this popular anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues like the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, of which over 40% are new to this Sixth Edition, include relevant legal opinions, as well as selections from the work of some of the most respected contemporary writers and thinkers.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN: 9780072504378
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Perfect for introductory ethics courses, this popular anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues like the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, of which over 40% are new to this Sixth Edition, include relevant legal opinions, as well as selections from the work of some of the most respected contemporary writers and thinkers.
Christian Social Ethics
Author: Glennon, Fred
Publisher: Orbis Books
ISBN: 1608338762
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
"A college-level introductory text in Christian social ethics that combines theory, cases, and analysis"--
Publisher: Orbis Books
ISBN: 1608338762
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
"A college-level introductory text in Christian social ethics that combines theory, cases, and analysis"--
Values and Ethics in Social Work
Author: Chris Beckett
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412901406
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This introductory text is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the principles of values and ethics which no social worker should be without.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781412901406
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This introductory text is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the principles of values and ethics which no social worker should be without.
An Introduction to Ethics
Author: John Deigh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052177246X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of the great ethical works of Western philosophy.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052177246X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of the great ethical works of Western philosophy.
Introducing Protestant Social Ethics
Author: Brian Matz
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493406647
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Despite their rich tradition of social concern, Protestants have historically struggled to articulate why, whether, and how to challenge unethical social structures. This book introduces Protestants to the biblical and historical background of Christian social ethics, inviting them to understand the basis for social action and engage with the broader tradition. It embraces and explains long-standing Christian reflection on social ethics and shows how Scripture and Christian history connect to current social justice issues. Each chapter includes learning outcomes and chapter highlights.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493406647
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Despite their rich tradition of social concern, Protestants have historically struggled to articulate why, whether, and how to challenge unethical social structures. This book introduces Protestants to the biblical and historical background of Christian social ethics, inviting them to understand the basis for social action and engage with the broader tradition. It embraces and explains long-standing Christian reflection on social ethics and shows how Scripture and Christian history connect to current social justice issues. Each chapter includes learning outcomes and chapter highlights.
Latina/o Social Ethics
Author: Miguel A. De La Torre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
culture.--Kevin N. York-Simmons, Georgia Gwinnett College "Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics"
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
culture.--Kevin N. York-Simmons, Georgia Gwinnett College "Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics"
Introduction to Philosophy
Author: Christina Hendricks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781989014189
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
We often make judgments about good and bad, right and wrong. Philosophical ethics is the critical examination of these and other concepts central to how we evaluate our own and each others' behavior and choices. This text examines some of the main threads of discussion on these topics that have developed over the last couple of millenia, mostly within the Western cultural tradition.The book is designed to be used alone or alongside a reader of historical and contemporary original sources, and is freely available in web and digital formats at https: //press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil-ethics/. If you are adopting or adapting this book for a course, please let us know on our adoption form for the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook series: https: //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwf2E7bRGvWefjhNZ07kgpgnNFxVxxp-iidPE5gfDBQNGBGg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Cover art by Heather Salazar; cover design by Jonathan Lashley. One of nine books in the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook serie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781989014189
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
We often make judgments about good and bad, right and wrong. Philosophical ethics is the critical examination of these and other concepts central to how we evaluate our own and each others' behavior and choices. This text examines some of the main threads of discussion on these topics that have developed over the last couple of millenia, mostly within the Western cultural tradition.The book is designed to be used alone or alongside a reader of historical and contemporary original sources, and is freely available in web and digital formats at https: //press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil-ethics/. If you are adopting or adapting this book for a course, please let us know on our adoption form for the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook series: https: //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwf2E7bRGvWefjhNZ07kgpgnNFxVxxp-iidPE5gfDBQNGBGg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Cover art by Heather Salazar; cover design by Jonathan Lashley. One of nine books in the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook serie
Introduction to Ethics
Author: Gary John Percesepe
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9780023938917
Category : Ethical problems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book covers standard offerings like utilitarianism, nonconsequentialism, and contractarianism. It also features full-length essays representing feminist and multi-cultural thought.
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9780023938917
Category : Ethical problems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book covers standard offerings like utilitarianism, nonconsequentialism, and contractarianism. It also features full-length essays representing feminist and multi-cultural thought.