Understanding Ethics

Torbjörn Tännsjö

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2013

Understanding Ethics

Torbjörn Tännsjö

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748682263

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About this book

An introduction to moral theory for new students of ethics

New for the 3rd edition

A new section on population ethics has been added to the chapter on utilitarianism
Discusses the impact of recent findings in social psychology on virtue ethics
New, clearer applications of the trolley problem

How can we find true or reasonable moral principles to live our everyday lives by? Torbjörn Tännsjö presents 7 radically different moral theories, each of which attempts to provide the ultimate answer to the question of what we ought to do and why. He carefully describes each theory, showing how it works in practice, critically assessing it and putting it into its historical perspective.

Key features

Covers 7 moral theories: utilitarianism, egoism, deontological ethics, the ethics of rights, virtue ethics, feminist ethics, environmental or ecological ethics
Shows how each theory works in practice using the well-known 'trolley problem' thought experiment
Looks at the influence of neuroscience and psychology on the formation of our moral intuitions

About the Author

Torbjörn Tännsjö is Kristian Claëson Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University.
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1 Practical and Normative Ethics Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 168
Keywords: Philosophy

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Published: May 21, 2013
ISBN: 9780748682263