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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... position . But I want to suggest something more . Presumably , those ( i.e. deontol- ogists ) who believe that duty is to be done for duty's sake and that therefore the officer should under no circumstances hand over the prisoner to a ...
... position to say much of a categorical nature : we simply don't know whether reprimands , physical punishment , withdrawal of treats , and so forth are effective procedures or not , probably because it depends a great deal on the ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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