Ethics: Pearson New International Edition: Theory and Practice, 11/E

Ethics Pearson New International Edition PDF eBook Theory and Practice

Last edition Elsevier Jacques P. Thiroux first wrote this text 1977 in order to educate readers about ethical theory and its applications in a way that beginning students could understand. The result was an accessible text that isn’t too technical and doesn’t plunge into complex readings without sufficient background. The text is fully updated with global issues and non-Western ethical views. Keith W. Krasemann now continues Thiroux’s efforts of making ethical ideas accessible to students. Besides updating the foundations of the text, Krasemann incorporates new and relevant material, most of which is often unique only to this text.

Last Edition

ISBN 13: 9781292022833

Imprint: Pearson Education Limited

Language: English

Authors: Jacques P. Thiroux

Pub Date: 08/2013

Pages: 488

Illus: Illustrated

Weight: 1,170.00 grams

Size: h 216 x 279 mm

Product Type: Softcover

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  • • The application of theories to real world problems (i.e. taking a human life; lying, cheating; stealing; establishing ethical practices in business; honoring ethical obligations in medicine) provides students with a solid foundation in understanding classic and contemporary moral problems. (ex. p. 7)
  • • A clear presentation of complex ideas. Ethics: Theory and Practice is written at the perfect level for students new to the study of ethics. It isn't too technical, and it avoids plunging into complex readings without any background. The descriptions of theory and the applications are clear and complete. This ensures that students will easily understand difficult concepts.
  • • 20 New Exercises & Ethics Problems! For example, Ethics: Theory and Practice now includes the famous trolley problem. (ex. p. 45)
  • • Extensively Updated! Ethics: Theory and Practice now reflects the current language of today’s modern college student.
  • • New! Coverage of consequentialist, nonconsequentialist and rights based ethical theories through engaging exercises and problems. (ex.p. 30)
  • Jacques P. Thiroux, Bakersfield College & CSUB, Emeritus, Keith W. Krasemann, College of DuPage
  • BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Morality
  • Chapter 2 Consequentialist (Teleological) Theories of Morality
  • Chapter 3 Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) Theories of Morality
  • Chapter 4 Virtue Ethics
  • Chapter 5 Absolutism Versus Relativism
  • Chapter 6 Freedom Versus Determinism
  • Chapter 7 Reward and Punishment
  • Chapter 8 Setting Up a Moral System: Basic Assumptions and Basic Principles
  • Chapter 9 The Taking of Human Life
  • Chapter 10 Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
  • Chapter 11 Abortion
  • Chapter 12 Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
  • Chapter 13 Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality
  • Chapter 14 Bioethics—Ethical Issues in Medicine
  • Chapter 15 Environmental Ethics
  • Chapter 16 Business and Media Ethics
  • Appendixes
  • Introduction
  • Appendix 1:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of the Taking of Human Life
  • Appendix 2:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
  • Appendix 3:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Abortion
  • Appendix 4:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
  • Appendix 5:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Human Sexuality
  • Appendix 6:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Medicine (Bioethics)
  • Appendix 7:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Business (Business and Media Ethics)
  • Appendix 8:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Environmental Ethics
  • Supplementary Reading
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 The Nature of Morality
  • Objectives
  • What is Philosophy and Ethics’ Relationship to It? Definition of Key Terms Approaches to the Study of Morality Morality and Its Applications Where Does Morality Come From? Customary or Traditional and Reflective Morality Morality, Law, and Religion Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Why Should Human Beings Be Moral? Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 2 Consequentialist (Teleological) Theories of Morality
  • Objectives
  • Psychological Egoism Ethical Egoism Utilitarianism Difficulty with Consequentialist Theories in General Care Ethics Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 3 Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) Theories of Morality
  • Objectives
  • Act Nonconsequentialist Theories Rule Nonconsequentialist Theories General Criticisms of Nonconsequentialist Theories Conclusions Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 4 Virtue Ethics
  • Objectives
  • Definition of Terms Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics Confucian Moral Self-Cultivation Confucian Role Ethics Contemporary Analysis of Virtue Ethics Who Is the Ideal Virtuous Person? Vice and Virtue Conclusions Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 5 Absolutism Versus Relativism
  • Objectives
  • The Meanings of Absolute The Meaning of Relative Cultural Relativism and Cultural Absolutism Propositions and Truth Conclusion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 6 Freedom Versus Determinism
  • Objectives
  • The Meaning of Determinism Types and Theories of Determinism Fatalism and Hard and Soft Determinism Indeterminism Criticisms of Hard Determinism and Arguments for Freedom Conclusion: Soft Determinism Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 7 Reward and Punishment
  • Objectives
  • Definition of Key Terms Reward and Punishment in Relationship to Justice Elements of Justice Reward Theories of How to Reward John Rawls and His Theory of Justice Punishment Theories of Punishment Is a Synthesis Possible? Human Rights Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 8 Setting Up a Moral System: Basic Assumptions and Basic Principles
  • Objectives
  • Conflicting General Moral Issues Basic Assumptions Basic Principles, Individual Freedom, and Their Justification Priority of the Basic Principles A General Way of Determining Priority—Two Categories How the System of Humanitarian Ethics Works Conclusion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Notes
  • Chapter 9 The Taking of Human Life
  • Objectives
  • The Taking of Human Life Suicide Defense of the Innocent (The Self Included) Cases for Study and Discussion War Terrorism Cases for Study and Discussion Capital Punishment Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on the Taking of Human Life Suicide Defense of the Innocent War and Terrorism Capital Punishment Reader Reactions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 10 Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
  • Objectives
  • Definition of Terms Current Legal Status of Mercy Death and Mercy Killing Allowing Someone to Die Cases for Study and Discussion Mercy Death Cases for Study and Discussion Mercy Killing Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 11 Abortion
  • Objectives
  • Introduction to the Abortion Issue When Does Human Life Begin? Arguments Against Abortion Arguments For Abortion The More Moderate Positions on Abortion Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Abortion Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 12 Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
  • Objectives
  • Definition of Key Terms Nonconsequentialist and Consequentialist Views Lying Cases for Study and Discussion Cheating Cases for Study and Discussion Breaking Promises Cases for Study and Discussion Stealing Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 13 Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality
  • Objectives
  • Major Aspects of Human Sexuality The Meaning and Purposes of Human Sexuality Premarital Sex Sex in Marriage-Type Relationships (Including Nonlegal) Masturbation Pornography Prostitution Sexual Perversion or “Unnatural” Sexual Activity Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 14 Bioethics—Ethical Issues in Medicine
  • Objectives
  • What Is Bioethics? Health Care Professionals and Patients and Their Families—Rights and Obligations Truth Telling and Informed Consent Confidentiality Guilt and Innocence in Treating Patients Ethical Issues in Medicine Stem Cell Research Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Bioethical Issues Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 15 Environmental Ethics
  • Objectives
  • Definition of Key Terms Nature and Morality Environmental Ethical Issues Our Attitude Toward Nature and What Lies Behind It Arguments for Use and Exploitation of the Natural Environment Arguments Against the Use and Exploitation of Nature Moderate Position Criteria for Animal Rights Ways of Dealing with Animal Rights Use of Animals for Food Use of Animals for Experimentation Killing Animals for Sport Protection of Endangered Species Non-Western Perspectives on Environmental Issues Conclusion Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Suggested Readings Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Environmental Ethics Ethics Problem Notes
  • Chapter 16 Business and Media Ethics
  • Objectives
  • Introduction Rights and Obligations in Business Two Ways of Approaching Rights and Obligations in Business The Moderate Position Justice, Truth Telling, and Honesty in Business Ethical Issues in Business Sexual Harassment The New Global Economy and the International Business Scene Media Ethics Corporate Greed—Enron Cases for Study and Discussion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Business and Media Ethics Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
  • Appendixes
  • Introduction
  • Appendix 1:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of the Taking of Human Life
  • Appendix 2:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
  • Appendix 3:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Abortion
  • Appendix 4:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
  • Appendix 5:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Human Sexuality
  • Appendix 6:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Medicine (Bioethics)
  • Appendix 7:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Business (Business and Media Ethics)
  • Appendix 8:Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Environmental Ethics
  • Supplementary Reading Glossary Index
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