A Manual of Ethics

By John S. MacKenzie

Book Overview

A Manual of Ethics by John S. Mackenzie is a comprehensive guide to ethical theories and principles. The book covers a range of topics, including the nature of ethics, the role of reason in ethical decision-making, and the relationship between ethics and religion. It also explores various ethical theories, such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and provides examples of how these theories can be applied in real-life situations. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and general readers. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and applying ethical principles in their personal and professional lives.1907. Mackenzie's book is a thorough and independent discussion of moral science and philosophy. Each of the chapters is written with great care, and with a freshness and originality that take the work quite out of the category of the ordinary textbook. The Contents are divided into the following three parts: Prolegomena, Chiefly Psychological; Theories of the Moral Standard; and The Moral Life.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: 1417945761
• ISBN13: 9781417945764
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"