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The Puzzle of Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Charlotte Vardy
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Description for The Puzzle of Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive introduction to ethical theory and key thinkers such as Kant, Plato, Bentham and Mill, covering topics frequently studied on A-level and undergraduate syllabuses such as relationships, law and justice, and the ethics of death and dying. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 244.
How do we know the difference between right and wrong? How can we make decisions about issues from germ-line genetic engineering to the regulation of banking, from nuclear power to ethnic bioweapons, from end-of-life care to global warming? What does it mean to live a good life? Ethics Matters introduces students and general readers to the business of making moral decisions, engaging them in meaningful dialogue and inspiring them to find out more. Beginning with a discussion of the question of truth in Ethics, Peter and Charlotte Vardy outline and evaluate major approaches to doing ethics from Natural ... Read more
How do we know the difference between right and wrong? How can we make decisions about issues from germ-line genetic engineering to the regulation of banking, from nuclear power to ethnic bioweapons, from end-of-life care to global warming? What does it mean to live a good life? Ethics Matters introduces students and general readers to the business of making moral decisions, engaging them in meaningful dialogue and inspiring them to find out more. Beginning with a discussion of the question of truth in Ethics, Peter and Charlotte Vardy outline and evaluate major approaches to doing ethics from Natural ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SCM Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
248g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780334043911
SKU
V9780334043911
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Ref
99-1
About Charlotte Vardy
Charlotte Vardy is an experienced secondary-school teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies and tutored at the University of London for seven years. She currently speaks at teacher-training and student events around the world and works as a consultant for charities and educational organizations. Peter Vardy was Vice-Principal of Heythrop College, University of London, from 1999-2011. He lectures extensively to ... Read more
Reviews for The Puzzle of Ethics and Moral Philosophy
'For anyone wishing to wrestle with the key ethical issues of the 21st Century, 'Ethics Matters' is required reading.
Esmond Lee, Head of Religious Studies, Trinity School Croydon 'An enlightening guide to those moral questions that don't go away. It should go to every politician, civil servant, teacher and bishop; not to mention the rest of thoughtful humanity!
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Esmond Lee, Head of Religious Studies, Trinity School Croydon 'An enlightening guide to those moral questions that don't go away. It should go to every politician, civil servant, teacher and bishop; not to mention the rest of thoughtful humanity!
... Read more