The ethics toolkit : a compendium of ethical concepts and methods

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Title:

Author:

Baggini, Julian.

ISBN:

9781405132305

9781405132312

Personal Author:

Baggini, Julian.

Publication Information:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Physical Description:

xvii, 254 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

The grounds of ethics -- Frameworks for ethics -- Central concepts in ethics -- Assessment, judgement and critique -- The limits of ethics.

Abstract:

"The Ethics Toolkit provides an accessible and engaging compendium of concepts, theories, and strategies relevant to the philosophical practice of ethical reflection and criticism. Following the format of The Philosopher's Toolkit, this volume focuses on ethics, emphasizing philosophical methods and applications as well as various theories and controversies in the area. Written in a style appropriate for use both inside and beyond the classroom, the entries are enlivened through the use of relevant examples, applied explanations, test cases, critical reviews, cross-references, and a helpful appendix. This indispensable resource will encourage students and general readers to think critically about ethics and teach them how to engage intelligently in ethical study, thought, and debate."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Ethics.

Added Author:

Fosl, Peter S.

Electronic Access:

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The Ethics Toolkit provides an accessible and engaging compendium of concepts, theories, and strategies that encourage students and advanced readers to think critically about ethics so that they can engage intelligently in ethical study, thought, and debate. Written by the authors of the popular The Philosophers' Toolkit (Blackwell, 2001); Baggini is also a renowned print and broadcast journalist, and a prolific author of popular philosophy books Uses clear and accessible language appropriate for use both inside and beyond the classroom Enlivened through the use of real-world and hypothetical examples Cross-referencing of entries helps to connect and contrast ideas Features lists of prominent ethics organizations and useful websites Encourages readers to think critically about ethics and teaches them how to engage intelligently in ethical study, thought, and debate