Right and Wrong: Practical Ethics

By Laurence R. Smith

This book is the result of a retired judge's curiosity about the meaning of 'moral' and 'ethical, ' two ambiguous terms that mean different things to different people. Following ten guidelines, the author concludes that the terms 'right' and 'wrong' provide a more practical standard of conduct. He makes an effort to include all considerations that might go into the 'right' personal decisions about one's conduct, addressing questions such as: Does morality change from one generation to another? and, Are there any absolutes? The term 'values' leads to a discussion of family values as well as some social issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819190926
• ISBN13: 9780819190925
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.3"