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Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory
Contributor(s): Dreier, James (Editor)
ISBN: 1405101792     ISBN-13: 9781405101790
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $44.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2006
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Annotation: "Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory" is a collection of new essays addressing central questions in contemporary ethics and moral philosophy. Questions include:

- Are moral requirements derived from reason?
- How demanding is morality?
- Are virtues the proper starting point for moral theorizing?

Eight central questions shape the volume, with each question sparking a pair of opposing essays, summarizing the most important and forceful grounds of each position. Together, the essays provide an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary moral theory.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Dewey: 171
LCCN: 2005009843
Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.6" W x 9.6" (1.25 lbs) 368 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory features pairs of newly commissioned essays by some of the leading theorists working in the field today.
  • Brings together fresh debates on the most controversial issues in moral theory
  • Questions include: Are moral requirements derived from reason? How demanding is morality? Are virtues the proper starting point for moral theorizing?
  • Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.
  • Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary moral theory, while also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.