The Elements of Moral Philosophy – James Rachels & Stuart Rachels (6th Edition, 2009 Paperback)
The Elements of Moral Philosophy – James Rachels & Stuart Rachels (6th Edition, 2009 Paperback)
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A clear and accessible introduction to moral philosophy, examining the major theories of ethics and applying them to challenging questions about morality and human behaviour.
The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels provides an approachable introduction to ethical theory, explaining important philosophical ideas through practical examples and real-world moral questions.
The book explores major approaches including cultural relativism, ethical egoism, utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, social contract theory, virtue ethics and the ethics of care. Rather than simply presenting competing theories, it encourages readers to examine their strengths, weaknesses and implications when applied to difficult moral issues.
Widely used as an undergraduate ethics textbook, its concise and accessible style makes it suitable both for philosophy students and general readers interested in understanding the reasoning behind different approaches to morality.
This copy is the 6th Edition paperback, with the sixth edition revised by Stuart Rachels and published by McGraw-Hill in 2009.
Title: The Elements of Moral Philosophy
Authors: James Rachels & Stuart Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10: 0071267832
ISBN-13: 9780071267830
Format: Paperback
Edition: 6th Edition
Released: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 203
Genre: Philosophy / Ethics
Subject: Moral Philosophy / Ethical Theory
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