Discovering right and wrong, 8e offers students an engaging and comprehensive overview of ethical theory. As a result it does a good job of acquainting the introductory student with the various options in ethical theory. Discovering right and wrong discussion and chapter questions and find ethics. Discovering right and wrong by the late louis pojman and james fieser does an admirable job of avoiding this. By asking critical questions, it challenges students to develop and apply their own moral theories. Part of what makes decisions about right and wrong so difficult for us is that we dont all go about it in the same way.
There are also ethics books written for particular professions. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Introduction to ethical studies an open source reader lee archie john g. Aircraft and submarines the story of the invention, development, and presentday uses of wars newest weapons english as. Mackies book provides some interesting arguments for the overall thesis that there are no objective values in ethics, but that we can and should invent a consistent and commonly shared set of ethical principles hence the subtitle inventing right and wrong ie this shared basis has no objective truth outside of the minds of human beings, but that does not mean we cannot have a common approach. The classic ethics text written by one of contemporary philosophys most skilled, ardent teachers, louis p. Why is it important for how we should live our lives. In philosophical ethics one must also provide an objective basis for determining which actions are right or wrong in different circumstances. The book draws on examples from sociobiology and game theory in explaining the relationship between ethics and selfinterest. Inventing right and wrong 1977, mackie argued that hare had stretched the notion of universalizability far beyond anything inherent in moral language. The topics discussed are mainly matters of law and social policy, so the focus on legislation or codes of ethics. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This double use of the word good is very confusing, and. Theres more to ethics than simple making claims about what is right and wrong.
An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer that is used solely as a. This view, which is unduly narrow, is fostered by the use of the one word good, both for the sort of conduct which is right, and for the sort of things which ought to exist on account of their intrinsic value. This textbook is the output of the project european textbook on ethics in research, funded by the european commission and delivered by members of the centre for professional ethics at keele university. Discovering right and wrong, 8th edition, is an engaging and comprehensive overview of ethical theory. Inventing right and wrong removed 20180104 pdf the epz ethics of climate change. Ebook ethics inventing right and wrong john leslie mackie pdf.
Discovering right and wrong, seventh edition, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of ethical theory. Pojmans book title is an intentional play on the title of ethicist j. It consists of ten books based on notes said to be from his lectures at the lyceum. Discovering right and wrong is an outstanding introductory ethics text, written with a keen eye to the abilities of upperlevel undergraduate students. Such diversity in how we decide reflects the rich tapestry of resources we each bring to our decision making. Discovering right and wrong, 7 edition removed 20100731 j. Start studying philosophyethics discovering rightwrong. I gave this book 5 stars because it achieves what it sets out to achieve better than any other book that purports to do the same provide an introduction to ethics. We also have many ebooks and user guide is also related with ethics inventing right and. Throughout the text, the author instructs readers to think out solutions to. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Making decisions about right and wrong markkula center. Discovering right and wrong 6e 2010, environmental ethics 5e 2008, who are we.
Join grant bartley from philosophy now and his guests edward harcourt from keble college, oxford, and richard rowland from the university of warwick, to find the answers to these questions and more. Pojman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discovering right and wrong 7th edition 2012 james fieser, coeditor a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of ethical theory, this book challenges students of all ages to develop their own moral theories and to reason through ethical problems for themselves. It plays a prominent role in defining aristotelian ethics. Only in the objectivist world is there anything that backs up subjective concerns. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The authors do a nice job of clarifying abstract philosophical concepts in a way that demonstrates their relevance in the real world. How does metaethics differ from ethics, and what does it tell us about ethics. Get in contact contact your publishing editor directly with your proposals and questions become an author all you need to know. Discovering right and wrong study guide questions and answers. Discovering right and wrong, seventh edition, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of.
Although some may argue for good results and others for following the rules, one thing. Written with pojmans hallmark engaging, conversational manner with strong supporting pedagogy, this book challenges students to develop their own moral theories and to reason through. According to one common formulation, an action is right if it would promote a greater amount of happiness for a greater number of people than would any other action performable. Moreover, mackie insisted, even if such a notion were embodied in the ways in which people think and talk about morality, this. Ethics discovering right and wrong 8th edition rent. Traditional and contemporary ethical theories that holds that the moral rightness or wrongness of an action should be ascertained in terms of the actions consequences. Manuscript guidelines, tools, templates, and more meet us at conferences stop by our booth, meet our editors and get acquainted with our multiformat publishing model stay informed sign up for springeralerts and stay up to date on latest research in our books. Discovering right and wrong, 6e 6th edition by louis p. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. My input on the torrenting ethics question january 2007. Written by one of contemporary philosophys top teachers and revised by a best selling author, this textbook evenhandedly raises important ethical questions and challenges students to develop their own moral theories by applying them. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Minimising the suffering of other life forms is a laudable goal but theres also human wellbeing to consider read more. Discovering right and wrong, 8e is a conversational and nondogmatic overview of ethical theory.
The major issues in contemporary moral theory, including discussion of classical as well as contemporary renditions of ethical problems are covered indepth by questioning popular assumptions. Written by one of contemporary philosophys top teachers and revised by a best selling author, this textbook combines a conversational and nondogmatic approach with strong supporting pedagogy. Pojman, is now revised by bestselling author and editor of the internet encyclopedia of philosophy, james fieser. Discovering right and wrong shows you how historys greatest thinkers have understood ethics and gives you the tools to decide for yourself whats moral and immoral. The argument about ethics, fairness, or right and wrong. So there are books on business ethics, journalistic ethics, medical ethics, social work ethics and so forth. Universal prescriptivism his defense of moral subjectivism, ethics. It is designed for use in the training of science students, researchers and research ethics committee members throughout europe and beyond. The first two pages are available for everyone to see, but only faculty. The ideas of right and wrong conduct are, as we have seen, those with which ethics is generally supposed to be most concerned. Pojman is well known for putting together many anthologies on disparate branches of philosophical inquiry.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It neither follows, nor is true, that there is no difference between hares two worlds. After an introductory chapter discussing what ethics is, subsequent chapters provide an overview of ethical. The book is divided into four sections covering the nature of morality, moral theories, moral. Discovering right and wrong 8th edition by louis pojman et al at over 30 bookstores. An introductory reader in ethics and literature brings together an extensive and varied collection of 87 classical and contemporary readings on ethical theory and practice.
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