Moral theory : an introduction
Moral Theory: An Introduction explores some of the most historically important and currently debated moral theories about the nature of the right and good. Providing an introduction to moral theory that explains and critically examines the theories of such classical moral philosophers as Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Bentham, Mill, and Ross, this book acquaints students with the work of contemporary moral philosophers. All of the book's chapters have been revised in light of recent work in moral theory. The second edition inc
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An introduction to moral theory
Divine command theory
Moral relativism
Natural law theory
Consequentialism 1: classical utilitarianism
Consequentialism 2: contemporary developments
Ethical egoism
Kant's moral theory
Moral pluralism
Virtue ethics
Moral particularism
Conclusion