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Ethics

The Basics

Mizzoni, John

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2. Edition May 2017
224 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-119-15068-8
John Wiley & Sons

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Updated and revised, Ethics: The Basics, Second Edition, introduces students to fundamental ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions while providing them with the conceptual tools necessary to think critically about ethical issues.

* Introduces students to core philosophical problems in ethics in a uniquely reader-friendly manner

* Lays out clearly and simply a rich collection of ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions that are prevalent in today's society

* Considers western and non-western viewpoints and religious interpretations of ethical principles

* Offers a framework for students to think about and navigate through an array of philosophical questions about ethics

Introduction

1. Relative Ethics or Universal Ethics?

2. Virtue Ethics

3. Natural Law Ethics

4. Social Contract Ethics

5. Utilitarian Ethics

6. Deontological Ethics

7. Care Ethics

8. Conclusion: Using the Tools of Ethics

Appendix 1: Ethical Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions

Appendix 2: Ethical Principles

Appendix 3: Notes on Sources

Appendix 4: Metaethics

Appendix 5: References

Index
John Mizzoni holds a PhD from Temple University, and is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Neumann college in Pennsylvania where he teaches a wide range of philosophy courses. A specialist in moral and environmental philosophy, he has over twenty publications in journals such The Journal of Philosophical Research, The International Journal of Applied Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, The Philosopher's Magazine, Bridges: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theology, Philosophy, History, and Science, The International Journal of the Humanities, Teaching Ethics and Environmental Philosophy. He is also a semi-professional musician.

J. Mizzoni, Neumann University, USA