Ethics: General And Special

By Owen A. Hill and Owen Aloysius Hill

Book Overview

""Ethics: General and Special"" by Owen A. Hill is a comprehensive book that delves into the study of ethics, exploring both general and special ethical theories. The book begins by introducing the concept of ethics and its importance in society, before moving on to discuss the various ethical theories that have been developed over time, including consequentialist, deontological, and virtue ethics.The author then explores some of the special ethical issues that arise in different areas of life, such as business, medicine, and the environment. These chapters examine the ethical dilemmas that professionals in these fields face, and offer guidance on how to navigate them in a morally responsible way.Throughout the book, Hill emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and ethical reasoning, providing numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points. He also encourages readers to reflect on their own ethical beliefs and values, and to consider how they can apply these principles in their daily lives.Ultimately, ""Ethics: General and Special"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that offers a comprehensive overview of the field of ethics, and provides readers with the tools they need to think critically about ethical issues and make morally responsible decisions.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: 1163297054
• ISBN13: 9781163297056
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"