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" The elements of moral philosophy / "
James Rachels ; editions 5-7 by Stuart Rachels.
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BL
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652092
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| Main Entry
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Rachels, Stuart,1969-
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The elements of moral philosophy /\ James Rachels ; editions 5-7 by Stuart Rachels.
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Seventh edition.
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xii, 205 pages ;; 22 cm
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9780078038242 (alk. paper)
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: 0078038243 (alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-194) and index.
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| Contents
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What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The social contract theory -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- Virtue ethics -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?
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Ethics, Textbooks.
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170
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BJ1012.R29 2012
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Rachels, James,1941-2003.
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