Author: W. David RossPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Foundations of Ethics
Author: Russ Shafer-LandauPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9781405129527
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
A substantial collection of seminal articles, Foundations of Ethics covers all of the major issues in metaethics. Covers all of the major issues in metaethics including moral metaphysics, epistemology, moral psychology, and philosophy of language. Provides an unparalleled offering of primary sources and expert commentary for students of ethical theory. Includes seminal essays by ethicists such as G.E. Moore, Simon Blackburn, Gilbert Harman, Christine Korsgaard, Michael Smith, Bernard Williams, Jonathan Dancy, and many other leading figures of ethical theory.
The Foundations of Ethics
Author: Leroy S. RounerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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The Rational Foundations of Ethics
Author: T. L. S. SpriggePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000072886
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Originally published in 1988, this landmark study develops its own positive account of the nature and foundations of moral judgement, while at the same time serving as a guide to the range of views on the matter which have been given in modern western philosophy. The book addresses itself to two main questions: Can moral judgements be true or false in that fundamental sense in which a true proposition is one which describes things as they really are? Are rational methods available in ethics which can be expected to produce convergence on shared moral views on the part of those who use them intelligently?
Foundations of Information Ethics
Author: John T. F. BurgessPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838918492
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
As discussions about the roles played by information in economic, political, and social arenas continue to evolve, the need for an intellectual primer on information ethics that also functions as a solid working casebook for LIS students and professionals has never been more urgent.
Kant’s Foundations of Ethics
Author: Immanuel KantPublisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726627469
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
These works articulate the most fundamental principles of Kant’s ethical and political world-view. "What is Enlightenment?" (1784) and "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals" (1785) challenge all free people to think about the requirements for self-determination both in our individual lives and in our public and private institutions. Kant’s "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals" is dedicated to the proposition that all people can know what they need to know to be honest, good, wise, and virtuous. The purpose of Kant’s moral philosophy is to help us become aware of the principles that are already contained within us. Innocence and dependence must be replaced with wisdom and good will if we are to avoid being vulnerable and misguided. According to Kant, freedom of thought leads naturally to freedom of action. When that happens, governments begin to treat human beings, not as machines, but as persons with dignity. Immanuel Kant begins "Toward Lasting Peace" by contrasting the realism of practical politicians with the high-minded theories of philosophers who "dream their sweet dreams." His opening line provides a grim reminder that the only alternative to finding a way to avoid the war of each against all is the lasting peace of the graveyard. The advent of total war and the development of nuclear weapons in the twentieth century give Kant’s reflections an urgency he could not have anticipated. Kant published this work in 1795, during the aftermath of the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The high hopes of the European Enlightenment had been dampened by the Reign of Terror in which tens of thousands of people died, and the perpetual cycle of war and temporary armistice seemed to be inescapable. Kant’s essay is best known as an early articulation of the idea of a league of nations that could bring "an end to all hostilities." Today The United Nations continues to pursue that dream, but lasting peace still seems to be wishful thinking. No modern philosopher is more important than Immanuel Kant. His works extend from epistemology and metaphysics to aesthetics, ethics, and political philosophy. His "Critical Philosophy" is developed in three major works: "The Critique of Pure Reason," "The Critique of Practical Reason," and "The Critique of Judgment." A German speaker, he was born in Prussia, an area that is now part of Poland. He never travelled more than 50 miles from his home in Königsberg, but his influence has since pervaded every aspect of Western culture.
Biology and the Foundations of Ethics
Author: Jane MaienscheinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521559232
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This collection of essays focuses on the connection between biology and questions in ethics.
Foundations for Moral Relativism
Author: J. David VellemanPublisher: Open Book Publishers
ISBN: 1783740329
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In this new edition of Foundations for Moral Relativism a distinguished moral philosopher tames a bugbear of current debate about cultural difference. J. David Velleman shows that different communities can indeed be subject to incompatible moralities, because their local mores are rationally binding. At the same time, he explains why the mores of different communities, even when incompatible, are still variations on the same moral themes. The book thus maps out a universe of many moral worlds without, as Velleman puts it, "moral black holes”. The six self-standing chapters discuss such diverse topics as online avatars and virtual worlds, lying in Russian and truth-telling in Quechua, the pleasure of solitude and the fear of absurdity. Accessibly written, this book presupposes no prior training in philosophy.
Moral Realism and the Foundations of Ethics
Author: David Owen BrinkPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521359375
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
A systematic analysis considers the objectivity of ethics, the relationship between the moral point of view and a scientific or naturalist worldview and its role in a person's rational lifespan.
Foundations of Ethical Practice, Research, and Teaching in Psychology and Counseling
Author: Karen Strohm KitchenerPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135889651
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This book provides an introduction to the general landscape of group counseling by way of the idea that learning to be an effective group member is essential to becoming a group leader. Interactive scenarios place the reader right into the group, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of participation. Each chapter explores a different stage of group work and concludes with useful suggestions and tips for having a successful experience. Throughout the book, an emphasis is placed on member development and personal growth being achieved through self-awareness, interpersonal.
Exploring Christian Ethics
Author: Kyle D. FedlerPublisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664228989
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Adopting a unique appraoch among inroductions to Christian ethics, Kyle Fedler's Exploring Christian Ethics guides students through the moral decision-making process by providing foundational material in both ethical theory and biblical ethics. First, Fedler introduces the reader to the discipline of ethics, then he explores the ways Scripture can be used responsibly in Christian ethics, and finally, he presents and analyzes the sections of Scripture that have been most influential in Christian morality and ethics.
