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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... being both a 'utilitarian' and an 'intuitionist'. Indeed, if one looks at a specialist monograph on something such ... well be classified as something else, and other theories which are not categorized as utilitarian might reasonably be ...
... good character. But while this is obviously a good question to pursue, there seems no reason to take it as the only question for a moral philosopher, and indeed it is difficult to see how one could answer it without also being involved ...
... good for you, is morally neutral. Something that is intrinsically good may, of course, also have extrinsic or extraneous value, as kindness may be valued because it leads to popularity, a good reputation, or social harmony as well as being ...
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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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