Ethics - Hardcover

Hastings Rashdall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267411642 ISBN 13: 9780267411641

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Explore how ethics and religion intertwine to shape our notions of right and wrong, and what that means for everyday moral choices.

This work surveys the big questions in moral philosophy, including how moral judgments arise, how they relate to religious belief, and how teaching ethics fits with ideas about God and the universe. It blends historical and contemporary perspectives to help readers understand why different thinkers argue about the foundations of duty and the good life, without getting lost in jargon or speculation.

See the debate between intuitionist and utilitarian approaches to moral rules and why each claims authority.
Learn how morality can be viewed as an end in itself and how concepts like conscience relate to consequences.
Explore the connection between ethics and metaphysics, and what this means for teaching ethics in schools.
Get a guided overview of major thinkers and ideas that have shaped modern moral thought.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, ethics, and religious studies who want a clear, approachable overview of how moral theory and religious ideas interact in everyday life.

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