The Good Man And The Good: An Introduction To Ethics

By Mary Whiton Calkins and Calkins Mary Whiton

Book Overview

""The Good Man and the Good: An Introduction to Ethics"" is a book written by Mary Whiton Calkins, which provides an introduction to the field of ethics. The book is designed to help readers understand the basic principles of ethical theory and how they can be applied to real-life situations. The book begins by exploring the concept of goodness and its relationship to morality. It then delves into the different ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. The author provides examples of each theory and discusses their strengths and weaknesses.Throughout the book, Calkins emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and reflection when making ethical decisions. She also discusses the role of emotions and intuition in ethical decision-making.The book concludes with a discussion of contemporary ethical issues, including animal rights, environmental ethics, and the ethics of technology. The author encourages readers to think critically about these issues and to develop their own ethical framework.Overall, ""The Good Man and the Good: An Introduction to Ethics"" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the field of ethics. It provides readers with the tools they need to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make informed 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: 143046027X
• ISBN13: 9781430460275
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"