An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral EducationRoutledge, 07/08/2007 - 216 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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... demand different ways of trying to establish truth and may allow of different degrees of certainty. But the certainty of our knowledge should not be confused with the question of truth: something can be true, even if we are unable to ...
... demands? 6 What argument can be presented against those who say that morality consists in doing what those in power demand? 7 What can be said about various excuses such as 'I acted out of fear', out of 'self-interest', or 'out of ...
... demand, if conduct is to count as moral as opposed to non-moral. For we are not here defining the good as opposed to the bad, but delineating one aspect of the moral as distinct from other spheres such as the prudential, the self ...
... demands when it is couched in terms of integrity. There are at least some who will say, without much sign of shame, 'I don't see myself as a very moral person', but who would not want to say, 'I see myself as lacking in integrity'. The ...
... demands.) In short, behaviour of integrity is to be distinguished from rulebound behaviour; it involves conscious, sincere, and consistent adherence to principles out of recognition that the principles ought to be upheld. To this we may ...
Índice
Religion nature and intuition as possible sources of moral | |
Some distinctions and some mistakes 43 | |
Rights and procedures 58 | |
Principles that define morality 73 | |
Reasons for being moral 82 | |
Relativism 90 | |
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Bibliography 194 | |
Index 203 | |
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