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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... necessarily worried by the point that there is widespread disagreement about what is moral and what is not . This observation , the truth of which is unde- niable , does need to be explained or accounted for , but it need not be seen as ...
... necessarily the outcome , of so - called political and moral correctness . This ( for they can be conflated for present purposes ) is a move- ment that has more to do with moralizing than genuine morality , and has on more than one ...
... necessarily have anything to do with happiness , at least if that word implies conscious satisfaction and gratification of desires , I do not see how anyone could argue that a moral theory need not have any reference to people's well ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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