A Critical Introduction To Ethics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162807072)

""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" by Philip Wheelwright is a comprehensive guide to the study of ethics. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the key concepts and theories that underpin ethical thought, including the nature of morality, the relationship between ethics and religion, and the role of reason in ethical decision-making. The author examines a range of ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. He also considers the relevance of these theories to contemporary ethical issues, such as animal rights, environmental ethics, and global justice. In addition to its theoretical analysis, the book includes a number of practical case studies that illustrate the application of ethical principles in real-world situations. These case studies cover a wide range of topics, from medical ethics to business ethics, and provide readers with the opportunity to explore ethical dilemmas and develop their own ethical reasoning skills. Overall, ""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" is an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of ethics that will be of interest to students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring ethical questions and dilemmas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Philip Wheelwright
ISBN-10: 1162807075
ISBN-13: 9781162807072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d