The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels

The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels

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A standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this book combines explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of examples. The topics covered include famine relief, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. It is meant for use in ethical theory courses, as well as in applied ethics courses.

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels

Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. The topics covered include famine relief, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used not only in ethical theory courses, but also in applied ethics courses of all kinds.
James Rachels is University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birminghamand is widely respected in the field of moral philosophy. He is also the author of THE END OF LIFE: Euthanasia and Morality and CREATED FROM ANIMALS: The Moral Implications of Darwinism.
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ISBN 13 9780072476903
ISBN 10 0072476907
Title The Elements of Moral Philosophy
Author James Rachels
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published 2003-10-17
Number of pages 240
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