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Author Rachels, James, 1941-2003.

Title The elements of moral philosophy / James Rachels.

Imprint Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2003.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  170 R114e 2003    ---  Available
Edition 4th ed.
Description xi, 218, 10 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p.203-212) and index.
Contents What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Psychological egoism -- Ethical egoism -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- The idea of a social contract -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- The ethics of virtue -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?
Subject Ethics.
Morals.
ISBN 0072476907 (alk. paper)
0071198768 (International : alk. paper)
Standard No. NLGGC 240973550

 
    
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