Developing Deontology: New Essays in Ethical Theory
Brad Hooker
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Description for Developing Deontology: New Essays in Ethical Theory
Paperback. Developing Deontology consists of six new essays in ethical theory by leading contemporary moral philosophers. Each essay considers concepts prominent in the development of deontological approaches to ethics, and these essays offer an invaluable contribution to that development. Editor(s): Hooker, Brad. Series: Ratio Special Issues. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
Developing Deontology consists of six new essays in ethical theory by leading contemporary moral philosophers. Each essay considers concepts prominent in the development of deontological approaches to ethics, and these essays offer an invaluable contribution to that development.
Developing Deontology consists of six new essays in ethical theory by leading contemporary moral philosophers. Each essay considers concepts prominent in the development of deontological approaches to ethics, and these essays offer an invaluable contribution to that development.
- Essays are contributed by Michael Smith, Philip Stratton-Lake, Ralph Wedgewood, David Owens, Peter Vallentyne, and Elizabeth Harman - all leading contemporary moral philosophers
- Each essay offers an original and previously unpublished contribution to the subject
- A significant addition to the field for anyone with an interest in the development of deontology
- The collection is edited by a leading philosophical scholar
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Series
Ratio Special Issues
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444361940
SKU
V9781444361940
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-41
About Brad Hooker
Brad Hooker is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Reading, UK. He has been most closely associated with discussions of rule-consequentialism, although he has published papers on a wide variety of topics in ethical theory, including the idea that moral principles must be suitable for public acceptance. He is the author of Ideal Code, Real World: A ... Read more
Reviews for Developing Deontology: New Essays in Ethical Theory
“The essays in Developing Deontologyare of high quality, and their richness and diversity means that a wide range of readers will find their pages much interesting.” (The Philosophical Quarterly, 1 January 2014) “Every author offers us a highly insightful and clarifying contribution.” (Ethical Perspectives, 1 September 2013)