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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... means to say that something is our moral duty . The second option doesn't in the end achieve anything either . If ' morally good ' simply means ' commanded by God ' , then we need an answer to the question ' Why should I do what is ...
... means to other people's ends . Some readers , while sharing the sentiment that all human beings should be considered as ends in themselves rather than as a means to somebody else's purpose or gratification , may reasonably say that very ...
... means that in practice we must leave individuals to make up their own individual minds in such cases . Relativism is quite wrong if it means that there is no grounding for moral rules at all or that all rules of conduct are merely ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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