A Critical Introduction to Ethics

By Philip Ellis Wheelwright

Book Overview

""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" by Philip Wheelwright is a comprehensive guide to the study of ethics. The book explores the fundamental questions of ethics, such as what is right and wrong, what is good and bad, and what is the meaning of life. The author provides a critical analysis of different ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, and existentialism.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the history of ethics, starting from ancient Greece and moving through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. The second part discusses the different ethical theories and their strengths and weaknesses. The third part focuses on contemporary issues in ethics, such as bioethics, environmental ethics, and the ethics of war.The author provides a clear and concise overview of complex philosophical concepts, making the book accessible to readers with little or no background in philosophy. The book is also filled with examples and case studies that illustrate the practical applications of ethical theories.Overall, ""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of ethics. It provides a solid foundation for further exploration of ethical issues and challenges readers to think critically about their own moral beliefs and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417983256
• ISBN13: 9781417983254
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"