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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... practice to reason in the way the theory requires . But that is to presume that a theory is designed or should be able to help us make decisions in practice . This , I shall argue , is seriously misplaced . Some of the distinguishing ...
... practice be able to reason according to the theory , or that there is no way that the ideal could be realized in practice . Although I do not want to get involved with particular theories and labels , this can be briefly illustrated by ...
... practice . Nonetheless , different as these elements are , we know something of what it is appropriate to do to raise people with moral integrity in this sense . To achieve a true moral education , it is first necessary to sweep away ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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