Moral Theory: An Introduction

Moral Theory: An Introduction discusses important moral theories, such as divine command theory, relativism, natural law theory, consequentialism, egoism, Kant's ethics, prima facie duties, contractualism, virtue ethics, and care ethics, and introduces students to contemporary moral philosophers and their work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Moral Theory: An Introduction delves into some of the most significant and widely discussed moral theories concerning the nature of the right and the good, encompassing a range of perspectives such as divine command theory, relativism, natural law theory, consequentialism, egoism, Kant's ethics, ethics of prima facie duties, contractualism, virtue ethics, and care ethics. This comprehensive textbook offers an introduction to moral theory, providing a comprehensive explanation and critical examination of the theories of renowned classical philosophers like Aristotle, Aquinas, Bentham, Kant, Mill, and Ross. It familiarizes students with the works of contemporary moral philosophers, each chapter revised and updated to reflect the latest developments. The third edition introduces a new chapter on moral contractualism and extensively revises the chapter on virtue ethics and care ethics. Furthermore, the book explores recent contributions of moral psychologists to the field of moral theory, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.

Moral Theory: An Introduction delves into some of the most significant and widely discussed moral theories concerning the nature of the right and the good, encompassing a range of perspectives such as divine command theory, relativism, natural law theory, consequentialism, egoism, Kant's ethics, ethics of prima facie duties, contractualism, virtue ethics, and care ethics. This comprehensive textbook offers an introduction to moral theory, providing a comprehensive explanation and critical examination of the theories of renowned classical philosophers like Aristotle, Aquinas, Bentham, Kant, Mill, and Ross. It familiarizes students with the works of contemporary moral philosophers, each chapter revised and updated to reflect the latest developments. The third edition introduces a new chapter on moral contractualism and extensively revises the chapter on virtue ethics and care ethics. Furthermore, the book explores recent contributions of moral psychologists to the field of moral theory, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 238 x 165 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538152317
Edition number: Third Edition