Beschreibung:
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.
The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 9eCHAPTER 1: What is Morality?CHAPTER 2: The Challenge of Cultural RelativismCHAPTER 3: Subjectivism in EthicsCHAPTER 4: Does Morality Depend on Religion?CHAPTER 5: Ethical EgoismCHAPTER 6: The Social Contract TheoryCHAPTER 7: The Utilitarian ApproachCHAPTER 8: The Debate Over UtilitarianismCHAPTER 9: Are There Absolute Moral Rules?CHAPTER 10: Kant and Respect for PersonsCHAPTER 11: Feminism and the Ethics of CareCHAPTER 12: Virtue EthicsCHAPTER 13: What Would a Satisfactory Moral Theory Be Like?