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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... true in a sense . It is its own reward inasmuch as there may be no other reward , and it is certainly true that one ought to act morally because moral behaviour is by definition behaviour that we ought to engage in . But to argue that ...
... true conclusions , without assuming that they should also give a true account of these conclusions to the world ( if , for example , they are researching poten- tially lethal germs ) . But for the moment it is enough to say that a ...
... true opinion . What , then , is morally required of a sincere person ? What are the demands of friendship ? The need to interpret , and the problems and difficulties thus raised , are unavoidable . In the first place , even at the first ...
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PARTI | 19 |
Some distinctions and some mistakes | 43 |
Rights and procedures | 58 |
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