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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... simply given in nature and unaffected by our way of looking at the world, as we may say the movements of the tides are, and very little is simply the arbitrary invention of humans. There is a sense in which and a degree to which ...
... simply observe that being in love may reasonably be seen as partly a consequence of human nature and partly a consequence of the way in which we think. (D.J. Enright Injury Time: a Memoir, referring to an article in the Independent on ...
... simply in itself, without reference to either consequences or circumstances, it is a good thing. There may be occasions when, for one reason or another, one should not be kind or when there will be trouble as a result of one's kindness ...
... simply an increased selfishness and materialism, may contribute to a widespread feeling that morality is dead. It is a rather old-fashioned concept, and what our pious ancestors saw as matters of objective right and wrong are really ...
... simply 'abiding by' moral principles and partly because in focusing on integrity as a moral concept we take the emphasis off various other things that are mistakenly regarded as necessary or crucial parts of morality. In addition, the ...
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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