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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... less important or less to be valued , but because they are less abstract and more specific . Thus , the first - order principle of truth leads to second - order principles such as sincerity and honesty , while kindness and friendship ...
... less force . ' Fabulous ' is a less telling word than ' beautiful ' because , being even more general , it is less precise . ' Person ' is less specific than ' female ' and therefore provides less precision . To converse in broad terms is ...
... less difficulty with moral education than has often been thought not less difficulty in terms of determining effective means or guaranteeing success , but less difficulty in terms of determining what it is appropriate to do , regardless ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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