Ethical Theory: A Concise Anthology

Geirsson, Heimir; Holmgren, Margaret

Ethical Theory: A Concise Anthology

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2000-01-01

Authors

Geirsson, Heimir

Holmgren, Margaret

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Geirsson, Heimir

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Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies focuses on two areas of study. Its major in Philosophy seeks to examine human experience and reality through critical reflection and argument, developing skills in critical analysis and knowledge of ethics and philosophy. The major in Religious Studies seeks to investigate and reflect upon world religions in an objective, critical, and appreciative manner, providing students with knowledge of religion’s nature and its roles in social and individual life.

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Philosophy and Religious Studies

Abstract

This anthology is designed for use as a brief introduction to ethical theory. Included are sections on various forms of ethical theory: Ethical Relativism; Divine Command Theory; Egoism; Consequentialism; Deontology; Justice; Virtue Ethics; and Feminist Ethics. Each section includes two or three of the most important and interesting contributions to the field, together with brief introductions by the editors. A final section, Theories in Practice, consists of five selections on the issues of abortion, world poverty, and affirmative action.

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This book is published as Ethical Theory: A Concise Introduction eds. H. Geirsson and M. Holmgren. Introductions to the nine sections of the book written by the editors. Broadview Press, 2000. This material may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of Broadview Press. Posted with permission.