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, a prominent American philosopher and psychologist. The book serves as an introduction to the field of ethics, exploring the concept of ""the good"" and what it means to be a good person. Calkins delves into various ethical theories and perspectives, including virtue ethics, deontological ethics, and consequentialist ethics. She also examines the role of moral reasoning and decision-making in ethical behavior. Throughout the book, Calkins emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in both personal and societal contexts. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and general readers interested in ethics and moral philosophy.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: 1163091677
• ISBN13: 9781163091678
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"