Moral Theory: A Non-Consequentialist Approach

By David S. Oderberg

Book Overview

Moral Theory sets out the basic system used to solve moral problems, the system that consequentialists deride as 'traditional morality'. The central concepts, principles and distinctions of traditional morality are explained and defended: rights; justice; the good; virtue; the intention/foresight distinction; the acts/omissions distinction; and, centrally, the fundamental value of human life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631219021
• ISBN13: 9780631219026
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.3"