Ethics, Humans and Other Animals : an Introduction with Readings.
This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems. Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Pet...
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Full Text (via Taylor & Francis) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor and Francis,
2000.
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| Series: | Philosophy and the Human Situation.
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| Summary: | This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems. Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves. Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (278 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781135199241 1135199248 1299068227 9781299068223 9780203870150 0203870158 0415212421 9780415212427 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |