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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... not steal; or love your neighbour, keep your promises, and pay your taxes. 2 The view that a person's moral quality is to be judged solely by reference to their actions or behaviour. 3 The view that what is morally good is so.
... promises whether it made them happy or not, expressing their individuality, or advancing something mysterious called the common good. The essence of a moral theory, any particular moral theory, is a set of principles, and these are not ...
... promises, telling the truth, and not cheating, until finally we begin to consider issues such as treachery, buying examination answers, how we treat each other in personal relationships, and filing honest tax returns. By this stage ...
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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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An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Education Robin Barrow Pré-visualização indisponível - 2007 |