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Do Morals Matter
Contributor(s): Markham, Ian S. (Author)
ISBN: 1405153776     ISBN-13: 9781405153775
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $111.82  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 2006
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Annotation: In a dramatically changing world it is necessary to reassess our conceptions of ethical standards. With increased attention being paid to corporate scandals such as Enron, the reality of pre-emptive wars, the complexities of cloning, and the debate over gay marriage, many introductions to ethics have been made prematurely obsolete. "Do Morals Matter?" is an accessible and informed guide to contemporary ethical issues. This book discusses comparative religious ethics, moral philosophy, and applied ethics, asking difficult but relevant questions, and reflecting upon the intersection of religion and morality. It weaves the religious dimension into the book in a way that challenges both the unthinking Christian and the secular humanist.
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Religion | Ethics
- Philosophy | Religious
Dewey: 170
LCCN: 2006004751
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6" W x 9.36" (1.01 lbs) 224 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Do Morals Matter? is an accessible and informed guide to contemporary ethical issues that reflects upon the intersection of religion and morality.

  • An informal yet informed guide through the key ethical issues we are facing today, from moral decision making in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the condition of our environment.
  • Reflects on religion's intersection with morality, exploring the challenge of pluralism in major world religions, and the question of Humanism and God's role in ethics.
  • Considers the forecast of future situations that will be affected by today's ethical decisions.
  • Questions what accounts for the variances in ethical beliefs in different cultures, and how we properly reassess our conceptions of ethical standards as new issues arise.
  • Written by the internationally regarded Ian Markham, Dean of Hartford Seminary and author of numerous books on world religions and ethics.