An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral EducationTaylor & Francis, 09/07/2007 - 206 páginas This book presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, but it also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. In doing so, it exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality, and presents a strong argument for some indisputable truths in relation to the moral sphere. Divided into four parts, the book covers the key issues within moral philosophy:
While this book concentrates on argument and ideas, a commentary to each chapter provides historical context and contemporary reference points. It will prove an invaluable resource for students of both Education and Philosophy. |
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... behaviour and actions . Strictly speaking , ' behaviour ' refers to what we do , our physical performance , while ' action ' includes implicit reference to unstated intentions and beliefs that may explain and cause the behaviour . Thus ...
... behaviour is principled behaviour that goes beyond time and place . We must remember again that the claim is not that it doesn't matter whether we abide by or flout convention ; it may matter a great deal in all sorts of way . All that ...
... behaviour that upsets a person and behaviour that is in some much stricter sense antithetical to their well - being . I have an uneasy feeling that it may be a matter of degree and that there is therefore danger of a slippery slope kind ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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