The elements of moral philosophy : James Rachels ; sixth ed. by Stuart Rachels.

Rachels, James, 1941-2003.

The elements of moral philosophy : James Rachels ; sixth ed. by Stuart Rachels. - 6th international ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2010. - xii, 203 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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?

This concise text offers a clear introduction to the major philosophical theories of morality, explaining why each theory has been accepted by some thinkers but rejected by others.

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