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Ethics, Humans and Other Animals: An Introduction with Readings

By Rosalind Hursthouse

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2000
ISBN
0415212421, 9780415212427
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1611274 bytes)
Series
Philosophy and the Human Situation
Edition
1
Pages
288\278
Time added
2014-08-24 23:56:25

Description

This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems.Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves.Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.

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