The elements of moral philosophy / James Rachels.
| Author/creator | Rachels, Stuart, 1969- |
| Other author | Rachels, James, 1941-2003. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 6th ed. / by Stuart Rachels. |
| Publication Info | New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ©2010. |
| Description | xii, 203 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The idea of a social contract -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- The ethics of virtue -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| LCCN | 2009000733 |
| ISBN | 9780073386713 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0073386715 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| Govt. docs number | HEA4049 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BJ1012 .R29 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |