Making decisions about right and wrong markkula center. Start studying philosophyethics discovering rightwrong. The classic ethics text written by one of contemporary philosophys most skilled, ardent teachers, louis p. Moreover, mackie insisted, even if such a notion were embodied in the ways in which people think and talk about morality, this. The book draws on examples from sociobiology and game theory in explaining the relationship between ethics and selfinterest. Only in the objectivist world is there anything that backs up subjective concerns.
The major issues in contemporary moral theory, including discussion of classical as well as contemporary renditions of ethical problems are covered indepth by questioning popular assumptions. Discovering right and wrong, 8e offers students an engaging and comprehensive overview of ethical theory. An introductory reader in ethics and literature brings together an extensive and varied collection of 87 classical and contemporary readings on ethical theory and practice. So there are books on business ethics, journalistic ethics, medical ethics, social work ethics and so forth. Universal prescriptivism his defense of moral subjectivism, ethics. Theres more to ethics than simple making claims about what is right and wrong. My input on the torrenting ethics question january 2007. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is designed for use in the training of science students, researchers and research ethics committee members throughout europe and beyond. As a result it does a good job of acquainting the introductory student with the various options in ethical theory. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Pojman, is now revised by bestselling author and editor of the internet encyclopedia of philosophy, james fieser. Inventing right and wrong 1977, mackie argued that hare had stretched the notion of universalizability far beyond anything inherent in moral language. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn.
The first two pages are available for everyone to see, but only faculty. There are also ethics books written for particular professions. This view, which is unduly narrow, is fostered by the use of the one word good, both for the sort of conduct which is right, and for the sort of things which ought to exist on account of their intrinsic value. Discovering right and wrong, 7 edition removed 20100731 j. Discovering right and wrong 8th edition by louis pojman et al at over 30 bookstores. Mackies book provides some interesting arguments for the overall thesis that there are no objective values in ethics, but that we can and should invent a consistent and commonly shared set of ethical principles hence the subtitle inventing right and wrong ie this shared basis has no objective truth outside of the minds of human beings, but that does not mean we cannot have a common approach. The ideas of right and wrong conduct are, as we have seen, those with which ethics is generally supposed to be most concerned. Discovering right and wrong shows you how historys greatest thinkers have understood ethics and gives you the tools to decide for yourself whats moral and immoral. It neither follows, nor is true, that there is no difference between hares two worlds. Discovering right and wrong, 6e 6th edition by louis p.
Although some may argue for good results and others for following the rules, one thing. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer that is used solely as a. Pojmans book title is an intentional play on the title of ethicist j. Part of what makes decisions about right and wrong so difficult for us is that we dont all go about it in the same way. Discovering right and wrong, 8e is a conversational and nondogmatic overview of ethical theory. Such diversity in how we decide reflects the rich tapestry of resources we each bring to our decision making.
The book is divided into four sections covering the nature of morality, moral theories, moral. Discovering right and wrong study guide questions and answers. Pojman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to one common formulation, an action is right if it would promote a greater amount of happiness for a greater number of people than would any other action performable. Manuscript guidelines, tools, templates, and more meet us at conferences stop by our booth, meet our editors and get acquainted with our multiformat publishing model stay informed sign up for springeralerts and stay up to date on latest research in our books. Discovering right and wrong, seventh edition, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of. Discovering right and wrong 6e 2010, environmental ethics 5e 2008, who are we. Discovering right and wrong, 8th edition, is an engaging and comprehensive overview of ethical theory. Written by one of contemporary philosophys top teachers and revised by a best selling author, this textbook combines a conversational and nondogmatic approach with strong supporting pedagogy. In philosophical ethics one must also provide an objective basis for determining which actions are right or wrong in different circumstances. It consists of ten books based on notes said to be from his lectures at the lyceum.
Pojman is well known for putting together many anthologies on disparate branches of philosophical inquiry. Discovering right and wrong, seventh edition, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of ethical theory. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This textbook is the output of the project european textbook on ethics in research, funded by the european commission and delivered by members of the centre for professional ethics at keele university. Ethics discovering right and wrong 8th edition rent. The argument about ethics, fairness, or right and wrong. This double use of the word good is very confusing, and. Discovering right and wrong by the late louis pojman and james fieser does an admirable job of avoiding this. Written with pojmans hallmark engaging, conversational manner with strong supporting pedagogy, this book challenges students to develop their own moral theories and to reason through. Traditional and contemporary ethical theories that holds that the moral rightness or wrongness of an action should be ascertained in terms of the actions consequences. Discovering right and wrong 7th edition 2012 james fieser, coeditor a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fundamental objectives and outlooks of ethical theory, this book challenges students of all ages to develop their own moral theories and to reason through ethical problems for themselves. Introduction to ethical studies an open source reader lee archie john g. Throughout the text, the author instructs readers to think out solutions to. Ebook ethics inventing right and wrong john leslie mackie pdf.
The topics discussed are mainly matters of law and social policy, so the focus on legislation or codes of ethics. Join grant bartley from philosophy now and his guests edward harcourt from keble college, oxford, and richard rowland from the university of warwick, to find the answers to these questions and more. I gave this book 5 stars because it achieves what it sets out to achieve better than any other book that purports to do the same provide an introduction to ethics. Get in contact contact your publishing editor directly with your proposals and questions become an author all you need to know. By asking critical questions, it challenges students to develop and apply their own moral theories. Aircraft and submarines the story of the invention, development, and presentday uses of wars newest weapons english as. Minimising the suffering of other life forms is a laudable goal but theres also human wellbeing to consider read more. Discovering right and wrong is an outstanding introductory ethics text, written with a keen eye to the abilities of upperlevel undergraduate students. How does metaethics differ from ethics, and what does it tell us about ethics. Discovering right and wrong discussion and chapter questions and find ethics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Why is it important for how we should live our lives.
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