Systems of Ethics

By Aaron Schuyler

Book Overview

The book ""Systems of Ethics"" by Aaron Schuyler is a comprehensive exploration of various ethical systems and their implications. The author delves into the history of ethics and how different philosophical traditions have approached the question of what is right and wrong. The book covers a range of ethical systems, including consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, and care ethics, among others. Schuyler provides a critical analysis of each system, examining its strengths and weaknesses, and offering insights into how each system can be applied to real-world ethical dilemmas. The book also explores the role of moral reasoning and how individuals can develop their own ethical frameworks. Overall, ""Systems of Ethics"" is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the study of ethics and moral philosophy.1902. In Three Parts: Theoretical Ethics; Practical Ethics; and History of Ethics. The first part gives a general outline of ethics, its sphere, and its relation to other sciences. It discusses the various systems of ethics-Theistic, Intuitional, Utilitarian, Evolutionary, and Eclectic. It investigates the nature of the good, the relation of law and duty, and the effect of moral evil. The second part treats of virtue, duty, reward, and penalty. And, the third part traces the history of ethics from Greek ethics, through Roman, Mediaeval, and Modern down to the present.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: 1417910461
• ISBN13: 9781417910465
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"