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Moral Philosophy: A Reader

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Louis P. Pojman
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Hackett Publishing, 2003 - Philosophy - 384 pages
This volume includes substantial selections from Humeís major works in moral thought and a number of peripheral works, which together provide an illuminating introduction to Humeís moral philosophy.
  

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One of the most helpful Philosophy books I have ever read! It was assigned to me by my Ethics professor Dr. Stephanie Bauer and I have no idea how useful it would become. I found it easy to read and comprehend I kept it for referencing. Now that I have graduated with a BA in Philosophy I realized I have used this book so much it is falling a part. Even though I have sold/donated all my other textbooks this one I'm keeping :) 

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This book is an excellent introduction to the various theories of ethics with pro and con essays and excerpts on each theory. It gives, in one handy collection, insight into the thought processes that ... Read full review

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Contents

What Is Morally Right Conduct?
1
Moral Relativism vs Moral Objectivism
19
Ethics and Egoism
53
Sociobiology Egoism
87
What Is the Good?
104
Utilitarian Ethics
139
Deontological Ethics Introduction
193
The Foundations of Ethics
194
The Conscience of Huckleberry Finn
287
Moral Minimalism and the Development of Moral Character
296
Morality and Religion Introduction
308
The Euthyphro Problem
311
A Free Mans Worship
313
Religion and the Quccrness of Morality
318
Ethics without Religion
327
Applied Ethics Introduction
334

An Examination of Kantian Ethics
214
What Makes Right Acts Right?
229
A Reconciliation of Ethical Theories
239
Virtue Ethics Introduction
247
Virtue Ethics
249
Virtue and the Moral Life
260
A Critique of VirtueBased Ethics
264
The Nature of the Virtues
271
Lifeboat Ethics The Case against Helping the Poor
335
Famine Affluence and Morality
344
Abortion Is Morally Wrong
353
The Personhood Argument in Favor of Abortion
358
The Moral Equivalent of War
363
Political Action The Problem of Dirty Hands
371
Selected Bibliography
383
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Louis P. Pojman
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TitleMoral Philosophy: A Reader
EditorLouis P. Pojman
Edition3, revised
PublisherHackett Publishing, 2003
ISBN0872206610, 9780872206618
Length384 pages
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Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
  
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