Introduction to Ethics - Hardcover

Frank Thilly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365318310 ISBN 13: 9780365318316

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Explore the how and why of ethics in a clear, scholarly guide.

This introduction surveys what ethics studies, how the field works, and why it matters to everyday decisions. It lays a foundation by explaining how science analyzes, classifies, and explains moral phenomena, and it shows how ethical judgment fits into broader questions about mind, society, and life.

Ethics is presented as a living, evolving discipline. The book traces major approaches to conscience, including utilitarian ideas, theories of value, and debates about freedom, duty, and the highest good. It offers a framework for understanding opposing views and for thinking about moral problems with reason and compassion.
What you’ll experience

• A clear outline of the aims and methods of ethical inquiry.
• Introductions to major schools of thought and their key arguments.
• Guidance on how moral principles relate to real-world issues and personal conduct.
• A historical perspective that connects ideas from ancient to modern ethics.

Ideal for readers beginning ethics or seeking a solid, approachable overview that connects theory to practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365318310
• ISBN 13: 9780365318316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 362