| Ethics Contributor(s): Cooper, David E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0631206337 ISBN-13: 9780631206330 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $48.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1998 Annotation: This is the second volume in a new series of classic readings in philosophy and collects together the central texts in the history of moral philosophy thus representing many of the most important topics in the field. It will serve as an invaluable resource for students of all levels taking courses in ethics or moral theory. The texts selected range from Plato to Stevenson, and include the classics of western moral philosophy such as Aristotle's remarks on man's proper "function," Kant's discussion of "the good will" and Nietzsche's notorious "genealogy" of our moral concepts. The volume also includes some classics from other traditions such as the debate between the two Confucians, Mencius and Hsun Tzu, and the early chapters from "The Bhagavad Gita." The editor provides guidance to both the field and to each reading by including a substantial general introduction on the nature and history of philosophical ethics. There are also informative short introductions to the individual texts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 170 |
| LCCN: 97-8622 |
| Series: Philosophy: The Classic Readings |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.92" W x 8.96" (0.97 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the second volume in a new series of classic readings in philosophy and collects together the central texts in the history of moral philosophy thus representing many of the most important topics in the field. |