Harry J. Gensler

Ethics (eBook, ePUB)

A Contemporary Introduction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Ethics introduces the issues and controversies of contemporary moral philosophy to undergraduate students who have already done an introductory course in philosophy. It will help students to think more clearly about how to form their moral beliefs in the wisest and most rational way. The basic approaches to metaethics and normative ethics are related to specific issues, particularly those of racism, education, and abortion. Written in a clear and concise way by an experienced textbook author, Ethics will also be of interest to the general reader.Unique features of the textbook:* boxed key ideas* Glossary of philosophical terms* Chapter summaries and study questions * Annotated further reading and Internet Web resourcesThere is an associated website for teachers and students at www.routledge.com/routledge/philosophy/cip/ethics.htm

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134731183
• Artikelnr.: 42669612

Autorenporträt

Harry J. Gensler is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Scranton. He is the author of Logic: Analyzing and Appraising Arguments (1989), Symbolic Logic: Classical and Advanced Systems(1990) and Formal Ethics (1996)

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
1. Cultural Relativism
2. Subjectivism
3. Supernaturalism
4. Intuitionism
5. Emotivism
6. Prescriptivism
7. Consistency
8. The Golden Rule
9. Moral Rationality
10. Consequentialism
11. Nonconsequentialism
12. Synthesis Appendix Computer Exercises Glossary Bibliography Index

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Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Cultural Relativism

Chapter 2: Subjectivism

Chapter 3: Supernaturalism

Chapter 4: Intuitionism

Chapter 5: Emotivism

Chapter 6: Prescriptivism

Chapter 7: GR Logic

Chapter 8: GR Applications

Chapter 9: GR Frameworks

Chapter 10: Consequentialism

Chapter 11: Nonconsequentialism

Chapter 12: Synthesis Chapter

Suggested Works

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

Rezensionen

"No one weds philosophical rigor to undergraduate pedagogy like Gensler. His comprehensive explanations remain exceptionally accessible for any reader, while the addition of optional sections on advanced topics and greater emphasis on issues like global warming and multiculturalism have amplified the book's instructional power."

--Joseph Steineger, Lindenwood University, USA

"A broad and keen scholar and an engaging and crystal-clear teacher, Harry Gensler introduces ethics with an approach that is truly fresh. He shows how the golden rule of treating others only in ways that are consistent with how we want to be treated can be developed into a rational framework for ethics; and he treats an ample range of problems in theoretical and applied ethics."

--Jeffrey Wattles, Kent State University, USA, Emeritus

"Harry Gensler's Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction is one of the very best books of its kind. It is widely used and has been translated into four different languages. This new and improved version of Gensler's textbook is notable for its clarity and rigor. It is particularly helpful in the way it sets out strong arguments for and against many important views and theories. Students who use this book will learn a great deal about logic and critical thinking."

--Thomas Carson, Loyola University Chicago

"Fr. Gensler makes significant modifications to his Second Edition in this his Third Edition of his incisive introduction to philosophy. He retains his focus on the golden rule, but now applies its ethical reasoning to more cases and also includes more advanced topics. Students will benefit in particular from the upgraded Ethicola instructional program that is included with the text."

--James Swindal, Duquesne University