Introduction to Ethics, An

1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-0-205-70854-3
Verlag: Pearson

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 378 g

Provides a lively and accessible introduction to ethical theory

An Introduction to Ethics provides readers with the guiding critical questions needed to be considered in our decision making. Students learn about the principles we apply to direct our behavior. The text enhances readers’ abilities to form arguments and conclusions, developing a systematic and coherent ethical view of their own.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gibson, Kevin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Chapter 1: Philosophy and Ethics
• Chapter 2: Moral Foundations
• Chapter 3: Egoism
• Chapter 4: Relativism
• Chapter 5: The Authentic Self
• Chapter 6: Utilitarianism
• Chapter 7: Duty-Based Ethics–Deontology
• Chapter 8: Virtue-Based Ethics
• Chapter 9: Rights and Justice
• Chapter 10: Feminist Insights
• Chapter 11: Postmodern Critiques
• Chapter 12: Non-Western Ethics

Über Autor(innen)

Kevin Gibson is Director of the Center for Ethics Studies at Marquette University, where he has won several teaching awards.  He has a PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder and an EdM from Harvard University.  Before teaching he worked variously as a double-decker bus driver, infantry platoon officer, and mediator for disputes ranging from court litigation to child custody.  He is the author of three books and numerous articles on topics in Ethics, Business Ethics, Negotiation and Sustainability.