Ethics And The Family

By W F Lofthouse

Book Overview

""Ethics and the Family"" by W.F. Lofthouse is a book that explores the role of ethics in family life. The author examines the ethical issues that arise in various family situations, such as marriage, parenting, and caregiving. He also discusses the ethical dilemmas that families face, such as conflicts between individual autonomy and family obligations, and the tension between personal desires and social expectations.The book is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on the ethical foundations of family life, including the importance of trust, respect, and communication. Part two explores the ethical challenges that arise in specific family relationships, such as between spouses, parents and children, and siblings. Part three examines the ethical issues that arise in family caregiving, including end-of-life decisions and the responsibilities of caregivers.Throughout the book, Lofthouse draws on a range of philosophical and ethical theories to illuminate the complex issues that families face. He also provides practical advice for navigating these issues in a way that is respectful, compassionate, and responsible.Overall, ""Ethics and the Family"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the role of ethics in family life. It offers a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone seeking to navigate the ethical challenges of family relationships.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: 1163796018
• ISBN13: 9781163796016
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"