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Method in Ethical Theory (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Abraham Edel

 
9780282446017: Method in Ethical Theory (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Charting how ethical theory takes shape through observation and comparison
This accessible volume surveys how ethics is described and studied, with a focus on methods and scope. It explains how researchers move from data to general ideas about value, rules, and goals, without claiming a single final theory. The book examines several modern approaches and shows how cultural context, language, and social life influence ethical theory.

- Learn how descriptive analysis fits into ethical inquiry
- See how value concepts are defined and applied across different domains
- Explore four major modern directions in ethical description and theory
- Discover practical ways to compare theories and assess their usefulness

Ideal for readers seeking a clear overview of ethical methodology and the place of value in moral life.

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About the Author

Abraham Edel (1908-2007), a distinguished American moral and social philosopher, was research professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania and before that the City College of New York. Some of his numerous books are Science and the Structure of Ethics, Aristotle and His Philosophy, and Ethical Judgment.

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