Ethical Theory: An Anthology, Second Edition

An Anthology

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The second edition of Ethical Theory: An Anthology features a comprehensive collection of more than 80 essays from classic and contemporary philosophers that address questions at the heart of moral philosophy. -Brings together 82 classic and contemporary pieces by renowned philosophers, from seminal works by Hume and Kant to contemporary views by Derek Parfit, Susan Wolf, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and many more -Features updates and the inclusion of a new section on feminist ethics, along with a general introduction and section introductions by Russ Shafer–Landau -Guides readers through key areas in ethical theory including consequentialism, deontology, contractarianism, and virtue ethics -Includes underrepresented topics such as moral knowledge, moral standing, moral responsibility, and ethical particularism

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ISBN13:9780470671603
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:810
Druk:2
Verschijningsdatum:6-7-2012
Hoofdrubriek:Filosofie

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Preface xi
Source Acknowledgments xiii

Part I The Status of Morality 1
Introduction to Part I 3
1. Of the Influencing Motives of the Will and Moral Distinctions Not Derived from Reason 7
David Hume
2. A Critique of Ethics 16
A. J. Ayer
3. The Subjectivity of Values 22
J. L. Mackie
4. Ethics and Observation 31
Gilbert Harman
5. Moral Relativism Defended 35
Gilbert Harman
6. Cultural Relativism 44
Harry Gensler
7. The Subject–Matter of Ethics 48
G. E. Moore
8. Ethics as Philosophy: A Defense of Ethical Nonnaturalism 54
Russ Shafer–Landau
9. Realism 63
Michael Smith

Part II Moral Knowledge 69
Introduction to Part II 71
10. Thinking About Cases 74
Shelly Kagan
11. But I Could be Wrong 85
George Sher
12. Proof 94
Renford Bambrough
13. Moral Knowledge and Ethical Pluralism 101
Robert Audi
14. Coherentism and the Justification of Moral Beliefs 112
Geoffrey Sayre–McCord

Part III Why Be Moral? 127
Introduction to Part III 129
15. The Immoralist s Challenge 132
Plato
16. Morality as a System of Hypothetical Imperatives 138
Philippa Foot
17. A Puzzle About the Rational Authority of Morality 144
David O. Brink
18. Moral Rationalism 159
Russ Shafer–Landau
19. Psychological Egoism 167
Joel Feinberg
20. Flourishing Egoism 178
Lester Hunt
21. Ethical Egoism 193
James Rachels
22. Moral Saints 200
Susan Wolf

Part IV Ethics and Religion 213
Introduction to Part IV 215
23. Euthyphro 218
Plato
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