A Comprehensive History Of Western Ethics

Author : Warren Ashby
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781615926947

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This book provides an engaging, thorough, and inclusive history of western ethics that encompasses both classical and modern perspectives. Author Warren Ashby speaks both to students of history and ethics and to a public interested in but often perplexed by moral values in contemporary life. Ashby embraces all who are concerned with expanding human rights, finding new ways to think about moral experience, and discovering an ethical perspective appropriate for their lives. By exploring past ethical problems, we can prepare for the future's challenges. Included with the commentary on the writings of great thinkers are in-depth discussions of Greek, biblical, and Stoic ethics; Augustine, Aquinas, and medieval views; the Renaissance, the Reformation, and ethics in the age of science; as well as the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the last Western century.

Author : Brian Duignan Senior Editor, Religion and Philosophy
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615303014

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The History of Western Ethics by Brian Duignan Senior Editor, Religion and Philosophy Pdf

Ethics is the business of moral philosophy by which humans try to determine what behaviors are right and wrong; good and bad; noble and ignoble. Each person strives for rectitude as they understand it, while working within the accepted values of a larger group dynamic. The moral view of the larger group is developed and refined within a state of flux, and new circumstances are constantly arising that defy individual consciences and compel each individual to reexamine how he or she applies ethical principles in everyday life. This absorbing volume looks at the development of the three major fields of Western ethics over time, while providing insightful cross-cultural comparisons between ancient moral philosophies of societies across the globe.

Author : Charlotte B. Becker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135883690

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A History of Western Ethics by Charlotte B. Becker Pdf

This newly revised and updated edition of A History of Western Ethics is a coherent and accessible overview of the most important figures and influential ideas of the history of ethics in the Western philosophical tradition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0815307268

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A History of Western Philosophy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Cavalier,James S. Gouinlock,James P. Sterba
Publisher : Springer
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1989-09-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781349202034

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Ethics in the History of Western Philosophy by Robert Cavalier,James S. Gouinlock,James P. Sterba Pdf

'...this magnificent collection of presentations of the thought of the giants of Western ethics deserves to become a basic reference work in the field.' Ralph McInerny, The University of Notre Dame

Author : Daniel Star,Roger Crisp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119235934

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History of Ethics by Daniel Star,Roger Crisp Pdf

Is there an objective moral standard that applies to all our actions? To what extent should I sacrifice my own interests for the sake of others? How might philosophers of the past help us think about contemporary ethical problems? As the most recent addition to the Blackwell Readings in Philosophy series, History of Ethics: Essential Readings with Commentary brings together rich and varied excerpts of canonical work and contemporary scholarship to span the history of Western moral philosophy in one volume. Editors Star and Crisp, noted scholars in their fields, expertly introduce the readings to illuminate the main philosophical ideas and arguments in each selection, and connect them to broader themes. These detailed and incisive editorial commentaries make the primary source texts accessible to students while guiding them chronologically through the history of Western ethics. Structured around a thematic table of contents divided into three distinct sections, History of Ethics charts patterns in the development of ethical thought across time to highlight connections between intellectual movements. Selections range from the work of well-known figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Mill to the work of philosophers often overlooked by such anthologies, including Butler, Smith, Sidgwick, Anscombe, Foot, and Frankena. Star and Crisp skillfully arrange the collection to connect readings to contemporary issues and interests by featuring examples such as Aquinas on self-defense and the doctrine of double effect, Kant on virtue, and Mill’s The Subjection of Women. Written for students and scholars of ethics, History of Ethics is a comprehensive collection of readings with expert editorial commentary that curates the most important and influential work in the history of ethics in the Western world.

Author : ROBERT L. ARRINGTON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1090646148

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WESTERN ETHICS: A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION. by ROBERT L. ARRINGTON Pdf

Author : Robert L. Arrington
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631194150

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Western Ethics by Robert L. Arrington Pdf

This volume provides a wide-ranging and lucid introducing to the major ethical theories found in the history of Western philosophy.

Author : Henry Sidgwick
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020073608

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Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers, Volume 59; Volume 718 by Henry Sidgwick Pdf

Outlines of the History of Ethics is a comprehensive overview of Western ethical philosophy, focusing on the ideas and theories of major philosophers from ancient Greece to the 19th century. Henry Sidgwick provides readers with a clear and concise guide to the development of ethical thought, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Harry J. Gensler,Earl W. Spurgin
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810875883

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The A to Z of Ethics by Harry J. Gensler,Earl W. Spurgin Pdf

The A to Z of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stem cell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.

Author : Harry J. Gensler,Earl W. Spurgin
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810857636

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Historical Dictionary of Ethics by Harry J. Gensler,Earl W. Spurgin Pdf

"Historical Dictionary of Ethics covers a broad range of topics, including theories, issues, and concepts; historical periods and historical figures; applied ethics; non-Western approaches; and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stem-cell research, and terrorism and explain such key theories as utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Richard H. Corrigan,Mary E. Farrell
Publisher : Progressive Frontiers Pubs.
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780956328823

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Ethics by Richard H. Corrigan,Mary E. Farrell Pdf

This book may be read continuously from start to finish and will, in itself, provide the reader with a comprehensive guide to the study of ethics. However, it can also be read as individual chapters that stand in isolation from the remainder of the book. In this way, it is possible to 'pick and choose' those areas that are pertinent to one's particular needs at the time of reading. Undergraduates can therefore use it as a resource to support their lectures, assist essay writing and term papers and point them towards further reading materials. Written by experts, it covers the following areas: The History of Ethics, Animal Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethics of Care, Contractualism, Egoism, Enivonmental Ethics, Global Ethics, Kantian Ethics, Law and Rights, Normative Ethics, Utilitarian Ethics, Virtue Ethics and Ethics and Wellbeing.

Author : Roger Crisp
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191655760

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The Oxford Handbook of the History of Ethics by Roger Crisp Pdf

Philosophical ethics consists in the human endeavour to answer rationally the fundamental question of how we should live. The Oxford Handbook of the History of Ethics explores the history of philosophical ethics in the western tradition from Homer until the present day. It provides a broad overview of the views of many of the main thinkers, schools, and periods, and includes in addition essays on topics such as autonomy and impartiality. The authors are international leaders in their field, and use their expertise and specialist knowledge to illuminate the relevance of their work to discussions in contemporary ethics. The essays are specially written for this volume, and in each case introduce the reader to the main lines of interpretation and criticism that have arisen in the professional history of philosophy over the past two or three decades.

Author : Richard M. Robinson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030859978

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Business Ethics: Kant, Virtue, and the Nexus of Duty by Richard M. Robinson Pdf

This book offers students a philosophical introduction to the ethical foundations of business management. It combines lessons from Kant with virtue ethics and also touches upon additional approaches such as utilitarianism. At the core of the book lies the concept of the nexus of imperfect managerial duty: building and reinforcing the virtuous managerial team, engaging in reasoned discourse among all stakeholders, and diligently pursuing business responsibilities, including the creative efforts necessary for modern organizations. Case illustrations of these applications are presented throughout the book, including chapter appendices. Ancillary videos, test and answer banks and sample syllabi are available online via the author’s website.

Author : Robert L. Arrington
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631194169

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Western Ethics by Robert L. Arrington Pdf

This volume provides a wide-ranging and lucid introducing to the major ethical theories found in the history of Western philosophy.