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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... surely to be preferred to one based on ignorance . But it does make it difficult to accept that the solution to our problem is simply to say that we know what is right by intuition . However , those points admitted , something needs to ...
... Surely friendship does not imply some determinate list of actions to be engaged in at all costs and in all situations ; and surely ' sincerity ' cannot be interpreted to demand that , Relativism.
... Surely it is appropriate to experience moral indignation in the face of a drunk driver who , whether he actually harms anyone or not , puts others at risk . Surely the person who wakes the following morning and knows that he can ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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