Seeing the Light

Exploring Ethics Through Movies
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4443-3287-2
Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 383 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 243 mm, Gewicht: 619 g

Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies is an engaging and innovative approach to the study of philosophy and the development of moral reasoning skills.
* Features broad coverage of topics in ethics and moral reasoning
* Offers an innovative and imaginative approach to showing relevance of movies for ethical reflection
* Draws on a diverse selection of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries to illustrate ethical dilemmas and character development on the big screen that has application to our lives
* Presents coverage of major ethical theories ranging from Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism to Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Rawls' Justice Theory, Aristotle's Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics
* Demonstrates how film is a powerful vehicle for sharpening skills in analysis and moral reasoning
* Visit the accompanying website www.exploringethics.com, available on publication

Autoren/Hrsg.

Teays, Wanda

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Wirtschaftsethik, Unternehmensethik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Filmtheorie, Filmanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

UNIT ONE: THE HUMAN CONDITION
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Authenticity
1.2 Personal Identity
1.3 Autonomy and Liberty
1.4 Courage and Inner Strength

UNIT TWO: ETHICAL THEORY
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Ethical Egoism
2.2 Cultural Relativism
2.3 Utilitarianism
2.4 Kantian Ethics
2.5 Rawls' Justice Theory
2.6 Aristotle's Virtue Ethics
2.7 Feminist Ethics

UNIT THREE: ETHICAL DILEMMAS
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Confronting the Dilemma
3.2 Encountering Evil
3.3 The Impact of Perspective
3.4 Reflecting on Ethical Decisions
4.0 Conclusion to the Text
4.1 APPS: General References
4.2 APPS: Contemporary Moral Problems Applications Official Websites and Other Resources (On Seeing the Light website)

Über Autor(innen)

Teays, Wanda
Wanda Teays is Professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, where she is also Chair of the Philosophy Department. She is the author or editor of numerous books and articles on ethics, global justice, and critical reasoning, including Bioethics and Culture; Bioethics, Justice, and Health Care; and Second Thoughts.

Wanda Teays is a professor of philosophy and ethics at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, where she is also Chair of the Philosophy Department. She is the author or editor of numerous books and articles on ethics, global justice, and critical reasoning, including Bioethics and Culture; Bioethics, Justice, and Health Care; and Second Thoughts: Critical Thinking for a Diverse Society.