Ethical Theory
Download or Read eBook Ethical Theory PDF written by Heimir Giersson and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2000-06-28 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Heimir Giersson |
| Publisher | : Broadview Press |
| Total Pages | : 406 |
| Release | : 2000-06-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1551112922 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781551112923 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ethical Theory by : Heimir Giersson
Book excerpt: This anthology is designed for use as a brief introduction to ethical theory. Included are sections on various forms of ethical theory: Ethical Relativism; Divine Command Theory; Egoism; Consequentialism; Deontology; Justice; Virtue Ethics; and Feminist Ethics. Each section includes two or three of the most important and interesting contributions to the field, together with brief introductions by the editors. A final section, Theories in Practice, consists of five selections on the issues of abortion, world poverty, and affirmative action.
