Types Of Ethical Theory V1

By James 1805-1900 Martineau

Book Overview

Types of Ethical Theory V1 is a comprehensive book written by James Martineau, a prominent philosopher and theologian of the 19th century. The book explores different types of ethical theories, including deontological, consequentialist, and virtue ethics. It provides a detailed analysis of each theory, examining its strengths and weaknesses, and presenting arguments for and against them.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific ethical theory. Martineau begins with an introduction to ethics and the different approaches to ethical reasoning. He then delves into deontological ethics, which emphasizes the importance of rules and duties in ethical decision-making. Martineau also discusses consequentialist ethics, which prioritizes the consequences of actions over the intentions behind them. Finally, he examines virtue ethics, which emphasizes the cultivation of moral character as the key to ethical behavior.Throughout the book, Martineau provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate each theory and its practical applications. He also engages with other philosophers and their arguments, making the book a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy and ethics.Overall, Types of Ethical Theory V1 is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the different approaches to ethical reasoning and their implications for moral decision-making.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: 1163126756
• ISBN13: 9781163126752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"