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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... reference points. It will prove an invaluable resource for students of both education and philosophy. Robin Barrow is Professor of Philosophy of Education at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Other books by Robin Barrow What Use Is ...
... host of distinct, sometimes incompatible, ideas. Here I have taken an unusual tack. I have for the most part deliberately avoided reference to any philosopher by name in the main text. For those whose primary interest is in the history of.
... 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.
... reference to utilitarianism, one version or reading of which maintains that happiness is the supreme good and that our moral duty is to act in ways that provide the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Now there are all ...
... reference here to Plato's influential Theory of Ideas or Forms, according to which the Idea of, say, love is more real, because more perfect and timeless, than any actual instance of love. Some contemporary philosophers such as Iris ...
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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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