{"product_id":"moral-theory-an-introduction-9781538152317","title":"Moral Theory: An Introduction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoral Theory: An Introduction explores some of the historically most important and currently debated moral theories about the nature of the right and the good, including divine command theory, relativism, natural law theory, consequentialism, egoism, Kant’s ethics, ethics of prima facie duties, contractualism, virtue ethics and care ethics. Providing an introduction to moral theory that explains and critically examines the theories of such classical philosophers as Aristotle, Aquinas, Bentham, Kant, Mill, and Ross, this book acquaints students with the work of contemporary moral philosophers. Each chapter has been revised and updated. The third edition includes a new chapter on moral contractualism and an extensively revised chapter on virtue ethics and care ethics. Additionally, the book discusses recent work by moral psychologists making an impact on moral theory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. What is Moral Theory? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Divine Command Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Moral Relativism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Natural Law Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Consequentialism 1: Classical Utilitarianism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Consequentialism 2: Contemporary Developments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Ethical Egoism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Kant’s Moral Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Ethics of Prima Facie Duty \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Moral Contractualism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Virtue Ethics and Care Ethics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Moral Particularism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Standards for Evaluating Moral Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuide to Terminology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041196867927,"sku":"9781538152317","price":76.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538152317.jpg?v=1750949311","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/moral-theory-an-introduction-9781538152317","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}